England’s World Cup opener against Croatia carries added intrigue as referee Clément Turpin takes charge of the match. The French official famously clashed with Thomas Tuchel during a heated Champions League tie in 2023, prompting harsh criticism from the current England manager. Despite their history, Tuchel has since praised Turpin’s credentials ahead of their latest reunion on football’s biggest stage.England’s World Cup opener against Croatia carries added intrigue as referee Clément Turpin takes charge of the match. The French official famously clashed with Thomas Tuchel during a heated Champions League tie in 2023, prompting harsh criticism from the current England manager. Despite their history, Tuchel has since praised Turpin’s credentials ahead of their latest reunion on football’s biggest stage.