The Inglaterra team arrived at Flórida this Monday. The group traveled from Birmingham to start the preparation camp for Copa of Mundo 2026. Thomas Tuchel leads the delegation that is already in West Palm Beach.
The German coach and part of the squad went straight to the concentration hotel. Alguns players who played in European finals last week will join the group in the coming days. The first training session is scheduled for Tuesday morning, with temperatures expected between 28C and 31C.
Thomas Tuchel commands the first phase in Estados Unidos
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of Inglaterra in his first major competition as coach. Ele becomes the third foreigner to take the selection to an Copa from Mundo, after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. The German found the players who were already available at the hotel.
The camp at Flórida serves as an initial acclimatization stage. Tuchel asked athletes to spend part of their vacation at Estados Unidos or Caribe to adapt to the heat and time difference. The idea is to minimize the impact of the short window between the end of the European season and the start of the tournament.
The group must then proceed to the main base in Kansas City, in Missouri. From there, the delegation faces the group stage games. The opening of Inglaterra takes place on June 17th against Croácia, in Dallas, in Texas.
Jogadores from European final perform afterwards
Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, from Arsenal, as well as goalkeeper Dean Henderson, from Crystal Palace, are not yet on site. Eles participated in continental decisions and get a few extra days before traveling.
The rest of the cast is already reuniting for their first jobs. Entre present are Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, John Stones and Kobbie Mainoo. Captain Kane competes in his third Copa of Mundo, after Rússia 2018 and Catar 2022.
- Kobbie Mainoo and Jordan Henderson greeted each other at the hotel
- John Stones spoke with Ollie Watkins upon arrival
- Rio Ngumoha, 17 years old, is part of the group of young people called
- Jude Bellingham appears among the main names in midfield
- Marcus Rashford trained at Miami and published a photo on the networks
Jovens talents get opportunity in camp
Tuchel included several young people in the preparation group. Alex Scott, Rio Ngumoha, Josh King, Ethan Nwaneri and goalkeeper Jason Steele, from Brighton, without caps for the main team, were called up to the Flórida camp. The initiative seeks to observe promises in a high-performance environment.
Rio Ngumoha, 17-year-old Liverpool attacker, is one of the highlights of this wave. The presence of these players allows the coach to test combinations and deepen the squad’s knowledge. The focus is on adapting to the style of play required for Copa.
The atmosphere at the hotel shows integration between veterans and young people. Imagens screenshots show Mainoo and Henderson exchanging greetings, while Stones talks to Watkins. Esses initial moments help build group spirit before friendlies.
Amistosos against Nova Zelândia and Costa Rica close early phase
Inglaterra faces Nova Zelândia on June 6th. Quatro days later, on the 10th, faces Costa Rica. Esses two games serve as the main test before the tournament. Ambos still take place on American soil.
Mundo’s Copa officially begins on June 11th. Inglaterra is in Grupo L and faces Croácia, Gana and Panamá in the first phase. The games take place in different time zones compared to Reino Unido, which reinforces the importance of the adaptation period in Flórida.
Tuchel has been running tactical and physical sessions since the early days. The coach has already participated in activities with children during preparation, showing proximity to the environment. The work aims to get the team ready for its debut against Croácia.
Detalhes logisticians mark arrival in the host country
The base at West Palm Beach allows training in conditions similar to those at some Copa headquarters. Depois from Flórida, the shift to Kansas City is part of the gradual acclimatization strategy. The time difference compared to the Reino Unido varies depending on the city.
The English delegation seeks to repeat the good campaign of 2022, when they reached the final. Desta instead, with a new coach and a mix of experience and youth, the team begins the journey with full focus on the competition. The first steps on American soil are already underway.
The camp continues over the next few days with work progressing. The expectation is that the full cast will be reunited soon to continue the preparation. Inglaterra seeks to arrive sharp for the global challenge.