{
  "id": 7614593,
  "title": "Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/tuchel-regrets-not-eating-azteca-turf-after-win-over-mexico-7614593",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T19:25:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq4g5r8kwx9zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thomas Tuchel expressed regret after the England men's national football team's World Cup victory over Mexico in the 2022 tournament. The Three Lions secured a 3-2 win in the Round of 16 match held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Tuchel, however, missed out on an opportunity to commemorate the historic win by not eating any grass from the stadium at that moment. England had to play with 10 men for a substantial portion of the second half following Jarell Quansah's red card. Despite this, they managed to progress to the semi-finals, where they were defeated by Argentina, before triumphing over France in the Bronze Medal match. Tuchel's comments on the victory, shared during an interview with Daniel Sturridge for the FA's Reflections: England's World Cup Journey feature, highlighted the unique bond within the team and their collective response to Jordan Henderson's injury during the celebrations. The incident, where the entire squad swiftly surrounded Henderson to protect him, symbolized the strong camaraderie among the players. Tuchel emphasized that this moment was a testament to the team's unity and determination. He expressed excitement about the team's future prospects, particularly their upcoming match against Spain in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League and the upcoming 2028 European Championships. Tuchel believed that the World Cup run not only solidified his connection with the squad but also laid the foundation for future successes.",
  "summary": "Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating any of the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's epic World Cup win against Mexico.",
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        "title": "Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/tuchel-regrets-not-eating-azteca-turf-after-win-over-mexico",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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