Let's start this week by taking you back to a couple of pieces of big news from last week. On Thursday, a couple of men who will be leading two of the biggest teams at the 2026 World Cup earned themselves a bit more job security. First, England confirmed that Thomas Tuchel would be staying on beyond the tournament after his initial contract was agreed on the basis that he would manage until the end of this summer. Then, our very own Mario Cortegana reported that Brazil were extending Carlo Ancelotti's contract by another four years, which may have been a little surprising given they haven't been in the best form. Both Tuchel and Ancelotti will arrive at the World Cup with big pressure on their shoulders managing expectant nations.

Source: International New York Times February 16, 2026 16:02 UTC