
Tuchel's decisions cost England, say BBC pundits
BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards say Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions cost England in their 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.

BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards say Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions cost England in their 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team 'got too passive' after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.

England captain Harry Kane expressed his disappointment after England lost to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium.

Argentina went ahead 2-1 after Lionel Messi provided his second assist of the match, setting up Lautaro Martínez for the goal.

England manager Thomas Tuchel, along with players Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and John Stones, preview the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. They discuss exploiting weaknesses, dealing with Lionel Messi, and the team's readiness to face the reigning champions.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said he will not mix politics with football ahead of the World Cup semi-final against England. The match revives a historic rivalry intensified by the Falklands War. Scaloni urged respect, while Argentina's vice-president struck a different tone.

As Argentina and England prepare for a mammoth World Cup semi-final, the historic rivalry between the two nations extends far beyond the pitch, rooted in political and cultural tensions. A quote from an Argentine figure captures the sentiment: 'If I was told you are going to win against England and lose the final against France, I sign it.'

Didier Deschamps will coach France for the final time in Saturday's World Cup third-place playoff after a 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain. The 57-year-old, who won the World Cup as player and manager, set a record for most World Cup games managed (26).

England take on Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, their biggest match since winning the 1966 final. Thomas Tuchel's side aim to reach the country's first men's World Cup final in 60 years, overcoming a history of near misses and a fierce rivalry.

Watch all 17 goals scored by Argentina in the 2026 World Cup as they advanced to the semi-final, where they will face England.