England loses World Cup semi-final after Tuchel's defensive tactical shift backfires
England head coach Thomas Tuchel faced criticism after his team surrendered a 1-0 lead to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, with players reportedly "puzzled" by his defensive tactical shift. Tuchel omitted creative players like Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, instead building his squad around physicality and pace, but failed to deploy attacking options like Bukayo Saka when needed.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 20:18 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 20:20 UTC
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