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Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in England's 6-4 win over France in the World Cup third-place play-off, days after being an unused substitute in the semi-final loss to Argentina. The performance reignites questions about manager Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave him out.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Kobbie Mainoo is out after feeling a sharp pain in his back during the last training session.
With Harry Kane nearing the end of his international career, England face a looming striker crisis. The 33-year-old captain played almost every minute of the 2026 World Cup, and his understudies—Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney, and Dominic Solanke—are also in their late 20s or early 30s. Youngster Liam Delap has struggled at Chelsea, raising questions about who will lead the line after Kane retires.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defended his tactical decisions after a 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, saying he takes responsibility but has no regrets. He described the defeat as a 'scar we carry now' and cited physical fatigue from earlier matches as a factor.
US President Donald Trump criticized England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, questioning why Harry Kane was used in a defensive role. Trump also discussed his lobbying of FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, sparking controversy over political interference.
Thomas Tuchel has urged England to end their World Cup campaign on a high after a semi-final defeat to Argentina. The team faces France in the bronze-medal match, aiming for their best finish since 1966. Tuchel defended his tactical approach amid player disappointment.
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.
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.
England captain Harry Kane says the team are 'missing that final piece of the jigsaw' after their 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions led 1-0 but conceded two late goals, sparking criticism of manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive approach.
England's World Cup campaign ended in semi-final defeat to Argentina, adding to a history of near misses. Despite effort and spirit, questions persist about the team's all-round quality and ability to control games against top sides.
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.
Some England players were disappointed by Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel admitted the team dropped deeper than planned, sparking debate about the team's DNA and approach.
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.
Thomas Tuchel's tactical decision has backfired, unlike in the match against Mexico. England now face the challenge of re-adjusting their approach.
England lost the World Cup final 2-1 to Argentina after manager Thomas Tuchel made a series of defensive substitutions that allowed Lionel Messi to score the winning goal. Critics say Tuchel's cowardice cost England the title.
England's World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after a semi-final defeat to Argentina. Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to the loss, questioning Thomas Tuchel's decisions. ESPN's Mark Ogden and CBS' Nico Cantor provide analysis on the match and its implications.
England's World Cup hopes ended after a 2-1 loss to Argentina, with manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions criticized. Former players and pundits called the approach 'passive' and a 'coaching catastrophe' as England squandered a 1-0 lead.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel retains the full backing of the Football Association after a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, and is expected to lead the team into Euro 2028. FA chief Mark Bullingham praised the squad's effort, while Tuchel acknowledged the pain but stressed the achievement of reaching the last four.
England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, after leading 1-0 until the 85th minute, marks one of the most painful near-misses in the nation's 60-year wait for a men's final. Manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics backfired, inviting pressure that led to late goals by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
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.
