Top favorite emerges: 5 leading candidates to replace Thomas Tuchel as England national team coach after the 2026 World Cup exit.
On 16 July 2026, Betfair, a renowned legal bookmaker in England, revealed the latest odds for the next England national team coach following Thomas Tuchel's departure after the 2026 World Cup semi-final exit.
Although the Football Association (FA) continues to support Thomas Tuchel to remain in charge, having recently extended his contract through Euro 2028, heavy criticism—especially regarding his overly defensive tactics before the 1-2 loss to Argentina—has left his position uncertain.
Recently, Betfair named Pep Guardiola as the top favorite to become the new England coach, replacing Thomas Tuchel. The 55-year-old Spanish manager is currently unemployed after leaving Manchester City and has indicated he might seek new challenges by managing a national team.
Second favorite is Eddie Howe, manager of Newcastle United, who has led the club to the UEFA Champions League for two seasons within five years of taking charge and secured the Carabao Cup—the club's first major trophy in 70 years.
1st favorite: Pep Guardiola (unemployed) Odds 5/2 *Bet 2 to win 5, excluding stake.
2nd favorite: Eddie Howe (Newcastle United) Odds 10/3.
3rd favorite: Mauricio Pochettino (United States national team) Odds 7/1.
4th favorite: Lee Carsley (England U21) Odds 15/2.
5th favorite: Graham Potter (Sweden national team) Odds 11/1.
