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On Friday, World Cup 2026 qualifying matches will kick off at 7:45 PM GMT, featuring Poland against the Netherlands and Croatia facing the Faroe Islands. England's head coach, Thomas Tuchel, emphasizes the importance of substitutes, urging them to transform any frustration from not starting into impactful performances. He is also preparing a strategy to cope with the expected high temperatures during the finals in the United States, Mexico, and Canada next summer.

Thomas Tuchel, the head coach of England, emphasizes the importance of substitutes channeling their anger from not starting into impactful performances during the World Cup. He aims to replicate the team spirit of his successful 2021 Chelsea squad and is preparing a heat-proof game plan for the finals next summer, where high temperatures are expected in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Tuchel believes that the productivity of substitutes will be crucial in determining the World Cup winner.

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