We’ve compiled the information we know about the process that resulted in Mark Bullingham, the chief executive of the Football Association, naming Tuchel as “the best candidate for the job” in order to give England the “best chance of winning the 2026 World Cup” from a variety of sources, interviews, and news conferences.
According to the FA, their managerial search got underway in July.
According to Tuchel, the news He was originally contacted by the FA in late August.
Two days before England’s unexpected loss to Greece generated new rumors regarding the permanent manager post and the hiring process, Tuchel signed his contract on Tuesday, October 8.
Similarly, a top FA insider informed the news that the hiring process was “going well” prior to the Greece match.
On October 8, Bullingham called the FA board for 30 minutes to let them know Tuchel was prepared to sign.
According to Bullingham, “approximately 10” candidates—including English coaches—were contacted; however, we have been informed that the board members were not made aware of any other possible candidates.
