A detailed analysis reveals how England's tactical approach under Thomas Tuchel baffled opponents Argentina and Spain, with the FA still backing the plan despite criticism from players and coaches.
Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina may determine the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are top contenders, but history shows major trophies often precede the award.
Alan Shearer says Thomas Tuchel should keep his job despite England's World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina, arguing the manager needs time to reflect and improve. Shearer criticizes Tuchel's defensive tactics but believes the two-year contract extension gives him the chance to lead England into Euro 2028.
Steve Crossman, Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague, and Nedum Onuoha dissect England's semi-final defeat to Argentina, discussing Thomas Tuchel's tactics, his future as manager, and whether this marks Harry Kane's last World Cup.
England's World Cup exit under Thomas Tuchel mirrored criticisms of Gareth Southgate's tenure: pragmatic play, poor substitutes, and a semi-final defeat. Tuchel's system-first approach, emphasizing identity and patterns, failed against Argentina, raising questions about progress.
England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Experts and fans offer advice on handling the disappointment, from acknowledging the pain to focusing on the tournament's positive moments.
Mark Chapman, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss why England cannot control big games, contrasting with World Cup finalists Spain.
Alan Shearer reflects on the heartbreak of England's 1998 World Cup loss to Argentina, warning the current squad to keep cool heads in Wednesday's semi-final. He believes this England team has a chance to achieve immortality, but must avoid the controversies that derailed his generation.
Kylian Mbappé criticized France's performance in the World Cup semifinal, saying their touches and movement were not up to the standard required for such a stage.
Luis Fernandez, born in Spain but raised in France, shares his unique perspective on the World Cup semi-final between the two nations. He backs France to win but admits a soft spot for Spain, praising both teams' midfield talent and leadership.
