Thomas Tuchel defied a historic tradition and allowed his players’ partners into the training camp for the World Cup

Por Carlos Valencia
12 June, 2026

Tuchel broke one of football’s oldest rules: no partners in camp. 🚫💑 But the German coach decided that in West Palm Beach the rules were different, and the girlfriends and wives of Bellingham, Kane, and Mainoo showed up at the camp before the intense phase began.

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For many, it is a sign of modernity: a relaxed player performs better, and the pressure of a World Cup is already enough of an emotional burden. For others, it is a mistake that will be paid for dearly: camp exists for a reason, and mixing personal life with competition is always distracting. 🤔

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Is Tuchel building a more human team, or is he putting at risk the winning mentality England needs to go far? 👇

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