Orense SC 0:2 Emelec 
Santo Domingo 0:1 Deportivo Cuenca Juniors 
St. Louis City 3:2 Sporting Kansas City 
Dothan United 0:1 The Villages 
Peoria 3:2 Sueno 
Sarmiento Junin 0:2 Boca Juniors 
Necaxa 2:1 Atlante FC 
Laredo Heat 2:0 Texoma 
Seattle Sounders 1:5 Portland Timbers 
Club Tijuana 3:1 Tigres UANL 
Sydney FC U20 2:2 Manly Utd U20 
Aragvi Dusheti 4:3 FC Urartu 
Ural U20 0:3 Dinamo Moskva U19 
ASA Targu Mures 2:1 Metaloglobus 
FC Ryukyu 5:4 Urawa 
Leganes 0:0 Albacete 
Almaz Antey U19 2:0 Dynamo Makhachkala U19 
Prostějov 2:1 Floridsdorfer AC 
Stockport County 2:0 Bristol City 
Kyoto Sanga 1:4 Shonan Bellmare 
Sydney FC U23 0:0 Manly United 
Green Gully 3:1 Dandenong Thunder 
Bentleigh Greens 2:1 Dandenong City 
Campbelltown City 1:0 Adelaide Comets 
Box Hill 3:1 Altona City 
Aryan 1:3 Mohammedan 
Kalighat Club 0:3 Police 
Measurers 2:2 NA Suruchi Sangha 
Peerless 0:3 Coal India 
Rainbow 2:1 Wari 
Wayne Rooney, the former England star, has shared his opinion on who should lead the national team. He thinks the Football Association should keep Thomas Tuchel as head coach. But there is one big exception: if Pep Guardiola wants the job, then things might change.
Why Tuchel Deserves to Stay
Rooney believes Tuchel has done a good job so far. He points out that changing coaches too often can hurt a team’s progress. Under Tuchel, England has shown strong defense and smart tactics.
- Tuchel knows how to handle big tournaments.
- Players respect his coaching style.
- He has already built a solid system.
The Guardiola Factor
Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers in the world. Rooney says that if Guardiola were available, the FA would have to consider him seriously. Guardiola’s record with clubs like Barcelona and Manchester City is impressive.
But Rooney also warns that waiting for Guardiola might not be smart. He might not leave his current job soon, and England needs stability now.
What England Should Do Next
Rooney says the FA should make a clear decision soon. If they believe in Tuchel, they should give him full support for the 2026 World Cup. If they want to chase Guardiola, they need to act fast.
The main point is simple: don’t make a rushed change unless a top manager like Guardiola is truly available. Otherwise, stick with what works.
The Bottom Line for England’s Future
In Rooney’s view, England has a good thing going with Tuchel. The team is building confidence and a winning mindset. Unless a once-in-a-lifetime coach like Guardiola comes knocking, the FA should stay the course.