Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Tuchel Considers Leaving England Subs in Locker Room for World Cup
England's football coach, Thomas Tuchel, is thinking about leaving his substitute players in the locker room during the 2026 World Cup in the USA.
This is because it can get very hot there, especially in June and July.
Last year, a similar thing happened in a match where the Borussia Dortmund team watched the first half from the locker room because it was too hot.
The World Cup draw will happen on a Friday, but the exact date isn't mentioned.
The temperature can reach 36°C, which feels like 39°C.
Tuchel wants to make sure the players are safe and comfortable.
England coach Thomas Tuchel is considering leaving substitutes in the locker room during the 2026 World Cup in the USA due to expected high temperatures.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the USA, with conditions expected to be similar to the 2023 Club World Cup.
A previous incident saw Borussia Dortmund's bench watching a match from the locker room due to a heatwave with temperatures reaching 36°C (real feel 39°C).
England will know their group for the World Cup during the draw on an unspecified Friday.
Tuchel's consideration is aimed at protecting substitutes from severe heat conditions.
- Who
- England coach Thomas Tuchel
- What
- Consideration of leaving substitutes in locker room due to heat
- When
- 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the draw happening on an unspecified Friday
- Where
- USA
- Why
- To protect substitutes from severe heat conditions
- Event
- Potential use of locker room for substitutes during World Cup
- Location
- USA
- Temperature
- 36°C (real feel 39°C)
- Timeframe
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Coach
- Thomas Tuchel
- Previous Incident
- Borussia Dortmund bench in locker room during heatwave
- Date of Draw
- Friday (unspecified month and year)
