Tuchel’s Late-Night World Cup Plea: Let the Kids Stay Up
England’s manager jokes parents should craft school excuses so young fans don’t miss Mexico showdown at 1 a.m. BST.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged parents to let their children stay up late to watch World Cup games, calling the tournament’s odd kick-off times worth the sacrifice. In a light-hearted quip, Tuchel told parents to have their kids “write an excuse for school” to avoid missing the Three Lions’ matches. m.
BST round-of-16 clash, a scheduling quirk that forces even the most disciplined households to bend the rules. The German coach framed the World Cup as a rare event that justifies late-night sacrifices, emphasizing the tournament’s four-year cycle as a compelling reason to bend routine. His comments arrive at a moment when England’s progress in the competition clashes with typical bedtimes, especially for younger supporters.
