Pep Guardiola has expressed his fondness for England while commenting on speculation about succeeding Thomas Tuchel as national team manager. The comments come after England's semi-final exit at the World Cup 2026.
Guardiola told OKX that he has friends in England and a real connection with the UK. He said he would have loved for England to win the World Cup.
England lost their semi-final to Argentina on Wednesday after surrendering a 1-0 lead. Tuchel, who extended his contract until Euro 2028, faces questions over his position following the defeat.
Guardiola is the bookmakers' favourite for the England role. He stressed that squad vibe and avoiding injuries are vital for tournament success, more so than tactics.
Spain face Argentina in Sunday's final. Guardiola backed Spain and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to handle the pressure and potentially decide the match.
