The head coach of the England national football team has called upon parents to allow their children to watch the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. This was reported by the Leeuwarder Courant as part of its ongoing World Cup coverage.

According to the Leeuwarder Courant, the England head coach made the appeal in the lead-up to the tournament. The coach is reported to have highlighted the educational and inspirational value that a FIFA World Cup can hold for young viewers.

Further details regarding the precise context or occasion of the statement could not be independently verified on the basis of the available source material. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The party could not be reached for comment.