England substitutes at World Cup may stay indoors – Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures.

Speaking on the eve of the World Cup draw in Washington DC, Tuchel told BBC sports editor Dan Roan: “If this is what helps us later in matches when they come on, we have to consider at a possibility.

“Nobody likes it because I want the players to be out there to feel the energy and give us energy from the bench on to the field.

“But I saw players doing this at the Club World Cup. Hopefully we can avoid it. It’s always better when they can be with us outside.”

With the tournament taking place across the US, Canada and Mexico in June and July 2026, experts warn that high temperatures, wildfires and even hurricanes could affect teams, fans and stadium workers.

A recent report from Pitches in Peril found that 10 of the 16 venues for the World Cup are at “very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress conditions.”

More to follow.