Never-say-die Argentina’s class and Lionel Messi’s brilliance also should be factored into the equation

Substitutions backfire for England, as Lionel Messi helps inspire Argentina’s comeback to make final

The Three Lions led Argentina in the semi-final but were unable to capitalise on their position resulting in a loss reminiscent of recent major tournament failures

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late to seal Argentina's win.

England's World Cup ends in heartbreak again, with questions being asked of its manager's decisions as Lionel Messi plotted Argentina's win and the Three Lions' demise. Here are…

England head coach made changes that would have led to Southgate and Eriksson being hammered

Lionel Messi set up two late goals as Argentina rallied from behind to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final after Thomas Tuchel's defensive changes failed.

The team's tactics, which saw them drop deep closer towards their own goal to defend their lead, was criticised by many observers.

Thomas Tuchel's defensive changes backfired as Argentina took control.

Tuchel’s in-game decisions came in for scrutiny and his substitutions were criticised

Thomas Tuchel shouldered the blame for England becoming far too passive after taking the lead as Argentina ended his team’s World Cup dream

Manager Thomas Tuchel is under fire for his tactics after England crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026. | Football News

A combination of Thomas Tuchel's tactics and innate brilliance saw Argentina reach another showpiece final

Coach stands by his defensive substitutions after England had taken the lead against Argentina

The headlines belonged to Lionel Messi, as they usually do. But behind his magic stood Lionel Scaloni's tactical adjustments. | Football News

England manager Thomas Tuchel defends his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, despite facing scrutiny for his decision

After England's disappointing loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, Thomas Tuchel is receiving criticism left, right and centre

Manager concedes side were too ‘passive’ after defeat to Argentina in Atlanta

The England boss looked more like a Sunday League manager as he cost his team the World Cup semi-final

Thomas Tuchel's tactics backfired massively as England's World Cup was ended by Argentina and the reputation the German had built has been battered by his decisions