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Pardew delivers five-point verdict on Tuchel's tactical errors in England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina

Alan Pardew has issued a detailed breakdown of where Thomas Tuchel went wrong as England surrendered a 2-1 semi-final lead to Argentina, with Enzo Fernandez equalising late before Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in added time.

Football Jul 16

Lineker jokes Tuchel is a 'German spy' sent to sabotage England after World Cup semi-final exit

Gary Lineker has quipped that Thomas Tuchel is a 'German spy' tasked with ruining England's chances, after the Three Lions were eliminated by Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Lineker also questioned whether Tuchel remains the right man to lead the side.

Football Jul 16

Knocked out by Spain, Deschamps accepts the pain before the third-place playoff against England

The day after France's 0-2 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps acknowledged "enormous disappointment" while calling on his players to refocus for the third-place match against England on Saturday.

Football Jul 16

Wright savages Tuchel's 'no regrets' claim after England's World Cup semi-final exit

Ian Wright launched a fierce on-air attack on Thomas Tuchel after the England manager said he had 'no regrets' following the Three Lions' 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, insisting Tuchel was 'insulting our intelligence'.

Football Jul 16

Keane and Neville urge England players to value World Cup bronze after Argentina heartbreak

Roy Keane and Gary Neville have backed England's players to embrace Saturday's third-place play-off against France, following a 2-1 semi-final defeat to holders Argentina in which two late goals overturned Anthony Gordon's opener.

Football Jul 16

Da Fonseca overjoyed after Argentina reaches final, takes aim at England and Tuchel

Argentine consultant Omar Da Fonseca celebrated Argentina's qualification for the World Cup final after their semi-final victory over England, criticizing Thomas Tuchel's tactics and his "18 defenders."

Football Jul 16

Burn defends England's negative tactics after Argentina end their World Cup hopes

Dan Burn insists England 'can't take massive criticism' for retreating defensively after Anthony Gordon's goal, arguing the same approach had worked against Mexico and Norway — but Argentina's quality told in the final ten minutes.

Football Jul 16

Scaloni urged players to separate football from politics — then they unfurled a Falklands banner

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni explicitly called for politics to be kept out of his side's World Cup semi-final with England, only for several players to display a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 victory.

Football Jul 16

Tuchel Unmotivated Before Third-Place Match: "Nobody Wants to Play This Game"

Eliminated in the World Cup semi-final by Argentina, England face France on Saturday for third place. Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that neither his players nor the Blues want to play this match.

Football Jul 16

Bellingham reveals what he said to Messi during viral World Cup semi-final confrontation

Jude Bellingham has explained his heated first-half exchange with Lionel Messi after a clip went viral following Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The Real Madrid midfielder said the pair were simply debating a foul.

Football Jul 16

Fiji PM backs interim coach Seruvakula after heavy losses to Wales and England

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended Flying Fijians interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula following defeats to Wales (39-24) and England (73-8), arguing two Tests are insufficient to judge his appointment. Fiji face Scotland at Murrayfield next.

Rugby Jul 16

Argentina Stuns England in 92nd Minute to Shatter World Cup Final Dream

Trailing 1-0 until the 84th minute, England collapsed against Argentina (2-1) in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The British press has criticized Thomas Tuchel's tactical passivity following the elimination.

Football Jul 16

Kane refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after England's late collapse against Argentina

Harry Kane says he will not "put a limit" on his international career despite turning 36 before the 2030 World Cup, after England surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals.

Football Jul 16

Lineker jokes Tuchel is a 'German spy' after England's World Cup exit to Argentina

Gary Lineker questioned Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions following England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, joking on The Rest is Football that the German coach may have been 'sent in' to sabotage the national team.

Football Jul 16

Quesada becomes first coach banned under World Rugby's new referee abuse process

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has been handed an automatic two-match suspension after criticising referee Luc Ramos following Italy's 47-17 Nations Championship defeat to New Zealand in Wellington, making him the first person sanctioned under World Rugby's new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process.

Rugby Jul 16

Carragher blames Tuchel's defensive switch and Pickford for England's World Cup exit against Argentina

Jamie Carragher has sharply criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to switch to five at the back after England led Argentina 1-0, arguing the tactical change directly caused the 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. He also pointed to Jordan Pickford's role in the loss.

Football Jul 16

Injured McReight drops to bench as Tizzano starts for Wallabies against Italy

Fraser McReight has been ruled out of the Wallabies' starting XV for their Nations Championship clash with Italy in Perth due to a knee injury sustained against France, with Carlo Tizzano stepping in at openside flanker.

Rugby Jul 16

Tuchel set to stay as England manager despite World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina

Thomas Tuchel will remain England manager after their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the FA backing him to lead the side into Euro 2028. Tuchel signed a two-year contract extension in February and says he intends to honour it.

Football Jul 16

Owen condemns Tuchel's defensive shift as England collapse to Argentina in stoppage time

Michael Owen has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to bring on three defenders while leading against Argentina, arguing England's lack of tactical courage directly cost them as Lautaro Martinez headed a stoppage-time winner to end their World Cup.

Football Jul 16

Lineker brands Tuchel's Messi tactics 'unfathomable' as Argentina end England's World Cup

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have rounded on Thomas Tuchel after England surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi providing two late assists to send the defending champions into the World Cup final.

Football Jul 16