England eliminated by Argentina as Tuchel faces criticism and Trump comments
England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Santiago del Estero, ending their tournament run, Sky Sports reported. The defeat sparked scrutiny of Thomas Tuchel’s tactics and squad selections, with Sky Sports noting questions about his future. The New York Times added that despite a generally positive camp atmosphere, the loss highlighted shortcomings in Tuchel’s plans. After the match, Tuchel called on his players to set aside disappointment and aim for a strong performance in the upcoming bronze-medal match against France, the BBC said. He later accepted full responsibility for the loss and pledged to work on narrowing the gap with top teams, according to a subsequent BBC interview.
Al Jazeera reported that Tuchel said the team still felt the sting of the defeat as they prepared for the third-place playoff. U. S. President Donald Trump questioned Tuchel’s decision to adopt a defensive setup in the semi-final, Euronews reported.
