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PEP GUARDIOLA: ENGLAND CAN WIN 2026 WORLD CUP, CITING TUCHEL'S "BELIEF MOMENT"
Man City coach Pep Guardiola strongly believes England has the quality and tactical leadership under Thomas Tuchel to win the 2026 World Cup, citing a coming 'belief moment.'
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola thinks England has a real opportunity to win the next World Cup in North America.
These comments from Guardiola come as excitement is growing for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup and as several of City’s English players are getting better and better.
Guys like Phil Foden, Rico Lewis, John Stones, James Trafford, and Nico O’Reilly could all be in Thomas Tuchel’s plans next summer. That would mean a strong Manchester City influence on the national team, which is already building on solid tournament showings under Gareth Southgate and entering a fresh tactical phase with Thomas Tuchel.
Guardiola’s support comes at a time when Manchester City is thinking ahead, with talk about squad planning being a big topic recently. The club is watching how their players might be used at the World Cup. England’s games in a tough group—like the big match against Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic’s Croatia—make things even more interesting for City.
Beyond just the talent on the England squad, Guardiola’s words point out the mental block that past teams couldn’t seem to get past. Guardiola, who’s been around English soccer for almost ten years, feels the nation is getting close to that crucial “belief moment” that usually comes before a major tournament win.
At a press conference, Pep Guardiola was asked what he thinks about Thomas Tuchel and England's chances. He had already said he supported the team beforehand.
“They have a good chance. Just look at the manager and the quality of the players; even the ones who might not get picked are top quality,” Guardiola said.
“Once they believe they can win, they will. I think Thomas [Tuchel] will convince them of that. They’re great in every area,” he added.
“Gareth [Southgate] got them to the finals, semi-finals, finals, semi-finals, and finals—they’re so close. It reminds me of Spain; they were always there. Then, when they finally broke through and won, they kept winning.”
Pep Guardiola’s praise will spark debate about how Manchester City’s English players fit into the bigger picture. Everyone expects Phil Foden to be a key creative player for Tuchel, and John Stones’ fitness will be watched closely. Young players like Nico O’Reilly could get into the mix if they keep playing well for their clubs.
England doing well could also affect City’s transfer plans in the summer and winter. A good run would likely boost the value and profile of their important players. Also, players who are on the edge of Tuchel’s squad might see the months before the World Cup as a chance to get more playing time with their clubs.
In the end, Pep Guardiola’s confidence is more than just wishful thinking. It's also a sign that England now has the tactics, leadership, and depth to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
"I’M UPSET" PEP GUARDIOLA’S HILARIOUS RESPONSE TO MANCHESTER CITY’S TRANSFER BUDGET
Pep Guardiola hits back at "big spender" claims, revealing six clubs have higher net spends than City. Get the full injury news.
Pep Guardiola couldn’t resist poking fun at Manchester City’s big-spender label, joking that he’s annoyed with the club’s bosses for not splashing out even more in the transfer market. City did bring in Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi in January, bumping their spending over the last year to £430 million. But here’s the thing—City have also raked in hundreds of millions from player sales, and if you look at net spend over the last five years, six Premier League clubs, including Newcastle (who they’re facing in the Carabao Cup semi-final), have actually outspent them.
Guardiola has pushed back plenty of times against the idea that City just buy their way to success. This time, he couldn’t resist turning the spotlight on the teams that have spent even more. “Honestly, I’m a bit sad and upset because, in terms of net spend, we’re only seventh in the league over the past five years. I want to be first—I don’t get why the club doesn’t spend more. I’m a little grumpy with them,” he laughed.
He kept going: “People say we only win because we spend tonnes of money, but now there are six teams ahead of us. So, they’ve got to win all the Premier Leagues, Champions Leagues, and FA Cups, right? That’s just the reality, not an opinion.
“You can argue about how we played against Spurs—good or bad, that’s up for debate. But these spending numbers? That’s just a fact. Good luck to those six teams ahead of us on net spend. Let’s see what they do. That’s a good quote, isn’t it?”
Right now, City has a 2-0 lead over Newcastle with one leg left in the Carabao Cup semi-final. They’re hungry for another trip to Wembley, but hanging onto leads hasn’t been easy for them this season.
“That’s our focus right now,” Guardiola said. “We’re one game away from making a fifth Carabao Cup final in ten years. Sure, I’d rather start 2-0 up, but we know how tough it is against Newcastle. They’ve got Champions League pride; they always fight.
“We’ve got to be ready. Let’s see how the players bounce back after that hard game at Spurs. We’ll play our football, with our fans behind us, and try to book our place at Wembley in March.”
THE 10-GAME DROUGHT OVER: HOW HAALAND FINALLY FOUND THE NET AGAIN TODAY.
Erling Haaland ends his 10-game goal drought as Manchester City beat Galatasaray 2-0 to secure a spot in the UCL Last 16.
Erling Haaland finally broke his scoring drought, and Manchester City squeezed into the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Galatasaray.
Haaland hadn’t scored from open play in ten matches, but he put that to rest with a calm finish. Rayan Cherki gave City their second just before halftime. Pep Guardiola’s team handled the Turkish side at the Etihad, but honestly, it wasn’t a smooth ride.
Other results went City’s way, so this win pushed the defending champions up to eighth in the league phase. That means they dodged the dreaded play-off round—the one that tripped them up last season.
After the final whistle, players, coaches, and fans were left waiting for results from other games. When word came through that Real Madrid had lost at Benfica, everyone in sky blue could finally relax. They’d done enough.
The night wasn’t all good news, though. Jeremy Doku, who lit up the first half and set up both goals, picked up an injury and joined City’s already long list of casualties.
Still, City will be relieved. They won’t have to deal with two extra games next month, and with four competitions on the go, every bit of rest matters.
Galatasaray’s travelling fans showed up in force. They packed city bars, marched through the streets, and set off fireworks on the way to the ground. But by the end, they were silent.
Their team, featuring old City faces Ilkay Gundogan and Leroy Sane, managed to cling onto a spot in the top 24. Not much to celebrate, but it’s something.
City came out flying. They nearly scored inside three minutes when Rayan Ait-Nouri whipped in a cross for Haaland, but the Norwegian headed wide.
He didn’t miss his next chance. Seven minutes later, Doku zipped through the Galatasaray defence and slipped a pass to Haaland, who raced clear. Bardakci couldn’t keep up, and goalkeeper Cakir had no chance as Haaland coolly chipped the ball over him.
The city pushed for more. Cakir had to tip over a rocket from Nico O’Reilly. The second goal arrived in 29 minutes—Doku danced into the box, pulled it back for Cherki, and Cherki swept it home.
That was Doku’s last big moment. After taking some rough hits in recent games, he picked up another knock and limped off.
Galatasaray barely threatened before halftime, apart from a weak effort from Victor Osimhen. But they found more energy after the break, especially after Kurdish demonstrators briefly paused the game.
Osimhen was their main danger man. He headed at Gianluigi Donnarumma, then forced a save with a first-time shot.
The city nearly added a third when Omar Marmoush found himself in a great spot but lost his footing at the crucial moment.
A clash of heads between Tijjani Reijnders and Davinson Sanchez brought a long stoppage. Both players got bandaged up and played on, but the tempo never really picked up again.
The game fizzled out, but City did what they needed to do. They’re through.
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