Tuchel Adopts Southgate Penalty Plan for England's 2026 World Cup Last-32 Tie
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 1
Tuchel Adopts Southgate Penalty Plan for England's 2026 World Cup Last-32 Tie
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 1
Summary
Thomas Tuchel said England will use the FA's long-running penalty-shootout process if Wednesday's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo goes the distance.
Three wins from four shootouts between 2018 and 2024 under Gareth Southgate drove that decision, after England had won only one of seven major-tournament shootouts beforehand.
Tuchel said England already know their likely takers and order, but warned the pressure of the walk to the spot cannot be fully recreated in training.
Atlanta hosts the 17:00 BST tie with England expected to progress, though Tuchel said this stage is about getting through rather than producing a glamorous performance.