England Squad Prepares in Kansas City; Partners Maintain Low Profile for World Cup
England's national football squad is making its final preparations in Kansas City for the upcoming World Cup, ahead of their opening match against Croatia. In a notable change from previous tournaments, such as Baden-Baden in 2026, players' partners are expected to maintain a low profile, with some opting not to travel at all. Approximately half of Thomas Tuchel’s squad anticipates reuniting with their families in Dallas, while many partners are reportedly skipping the group stage.
The England national football team is currently in Kansas City, completing its final preparations for the World Cup. The squad is set to play its opening game of the tournament against Croatia on Wednesday.
This tournament sees a stark contrast in the presence of players' partners compared to previous events, particularly the 2026 tournament in Baden-Baden. This time, players’ partners are anticipated to keep a significantly lower profile.
Some partners may not travel to the tournament at all. Approximately half of the squad, led by coach Thomas Tuchel, expects to be reunited with their families in Dallas. However, many partners have reportedly chosen to skip the group stage of the competition.
(Source: The Guardian Sport)
