England manager Thomas Tuchel says the standard of refereeing at the World Cup is “not good enough,” citing what he describes as unreliable and erratic officiating during the team’s 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday night at the Azteca Stadium. Tuchel’s comments follow a tense match in which England progress to the quarter-finals while also dealing with the impact of a dismissal after a VAR review. He points to decisions that, in his view, leave players uncertain about what to expect and warns that poor officiating could affect teams’ chances of staying in the tournament.
While Tuchel criticizes officials, he also stresses that the result gives England belief they can go all the way. The victory, which required resilience after going through a chaotic period, is presented by Tuchel as a motivating factor for the next stage of the competition. Across the reports, the focus remains on Tuchel’s complaint about FIFA officiating and his insistence that England retain confidence despite the match’s controversy.
