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Tuchel ‘100% committed’ to England role despite World Cup semi-final exit

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Thomas Tuchel has vowed to lead England at Euro 2028 after a painful World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, insisting he has no regrets over the tactical decisions that drew criticism from Donald Trump and sections of the media.

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Martinez fires Argentina into World Cup final with emotional winner against England

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Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal as Argentina defeated England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final. The Inter captain broke down in tears after the match, revealing he had always dreamed of such a moment.

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Tuchel tactics under fire after England’s World Cup semi-final collapse

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England’s World Cup dream ended in Atlanta after a defensive collapse against Argentina. Thomas Tuchel’s decisions are now under intense scrutiny.

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England 1-2 Argentina Analysis: Messi’s Late Control, Enzo’s Equaliser and How Tuchel’s Passive Shift Cost England

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Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final through late goals from Enzo Fernández (85th minute) and Lautaro Martínez (stoppage time) after Anthony Gordon had given England the lead in the 55th minute. Thomas Tuchel’s decision to shift to a defensive back-five formation reduced England’s ball control and invited sustained Argentine pressure, allowing Lionel Messi’s leadership and Scaloni’s calculated late substitutions to turn the match.

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Argentina 2-1 England: Late comeback breaks Three Lions hearts in World Cup semi-final

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Argentina scored twice in the final minutes to overturn Anthony Gordon’s opener, booking a place against Spain in the final and ending England’s tournament in devastating fashion.

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Coroner Rules Nobby Stiles’s Death Caused by Repeatedly Heading Football

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A coroner has ruled that repeatedly heading a football contributed to the death of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles. The verdict strengthens links between the sport and long-term brain conditions.

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World Cup 2026: Tournament engulfed by political interference and diaspora tensions

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The 2026 World Cup has become heavily politicised, with Donald Trump’s alleged interference, a disallowed Egypt goal against Argentina and complex identity politics dominating fan experience.

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Spain reach Geopolitics World Cup final after defeating France

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Spain ended France’s tournament hopes in the Geopolitics World Cup semi-finals while Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni urged perspective before his side’s clash with England.

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2023 World Cup Sets Record for Strongest Semi-Final Line-Up

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The 2023 tournament featured the highest-quality semi-finalists in FIFA ranking history with a combined total of 10, marking a significant shift from previous editions.

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England and Argentina kick off World Cup semi-final in Atlanta

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The defending champions meet the Three Lions for a place in Sunday’s final against France or Spain, with Italian official Marco Di Bello appointed as VAR.