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SportsPublished: 6 July 2026 at 08:38

Tuchel 'very proud' of England but criticises officials

England head coach Thomas Tuchel praised his team for holding on to a 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, but voiced criticism of the match officials during the World Cup.

Foto: BBC Sport

England head coach Thomas Tuchel expressed pride in his side after they secured a hard-fought 3-2 win against Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium. He commended the players for their resilience and character in maintaining the lead under pressure.

However, Tuchel was critical of the officiating during the World Cup match. He pointed to several questionable decisions by the match officials that could have affected the outcome. The coach did not elaborate on specific incidents but made it clear he was dissatisfied with the standard of refereeing.

The victory strengthens England's position in the tournament, while Mexico pushed hard on home turf but ultimately fell short.

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