England defender Fikayo Tomori, a teammate of Christian Pulisic at AC Milan, has outlined his ambition to return to the national team under Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Re-established in Milan's defense under coach Massimiliano Allegri, Tomori believes strong club performances will boost his international chances. He has maintained regular contact with Tuchel, who encourages him to continue his current form.
Fikayo Tomori's path back to the England squad has gained momentum with his consistent performances at AC Milan. Approaching his fifth anniversary with the club, the 28-year-old center-back has reclaimed a starting role after periods of inconsistency. The arrival of Massimiliano Allegri as coach has transformed Milan's defense, providing tactical clarity and solidity. The team has lost only one Serie A match this season and remains firmly in the title race.
Tomori's international aspirations center on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an interview with BBC Sport, he expressed his determination: “Do I want to go to the World Cup? Of course. I want it for myself. I know that winning the league will help.” This eight-word plan underscores his belief that collective success at Milan will influence national team selections.
He has spoken with England head coach Thomas Tuchel multiple times, including after the November international break. “The message has been to keep doing what I’m doing,” Tomori explained. Despite fierce competition from defenders like John Stones, Marc Guehi, Dan Burn, and Ezri Konsa, Tomori draws confidence from Tuchel's recent call-up of Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. “I know he’s watching because he called up Ruben Loftus-Cheek. That gives me confidence that I can make it.”
Tuchel's engagement with Milan is evident: he visited the club last season and regularly reviews match data and videos. With the March international break as the last selection window before the World Cup squad announcement, Tomori remains focused. “The World Cup is still a dream. I’m working for it every day,” he concluded.
This resurgence aligns with Milan's revitalized campaign, where Tomori plays alongside Christian Pulisic at the heart of the defense.
