England out, Argentina into final as FA back Tuchel
Preview frames Argentina vs Spain for 2026 odds, contrasting Spain’s pressing, single-goal concession with Argentina’s different style as bettors weigh who will lift the World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
England’s 60-year World Cup drought in figures: 161 players at tournaments since 1970, 15 permanent managers have tried to emulate 1966, and only seven World Cup captains from Moore to Kane.
Enzo Fernandez drew notice for wearing his 2022 World Cup Phantom GT2 boots in Argentina’s win over England.
Man Utd urged to move for France World Cup midfielder Manu Kone, available around £45m after their semi-final exit to Spain, to complement Tielemans, Santos and Mainoo.
Tuchel says England became ‘too passive’ after Gordon’s goal in 1-2 semi-final defeat to Argentina. Defends switch to a back five and substitutions, accepts criticism, plans to stay through Euro 2028.
Banyana target Wafcon success to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, facing Tanzania, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. Coach Desiree Ellis urges focus game by game.
England face France in the World Cup bronze final on Saturday, 10pm, at Miami Stadium. Tuchel’s side seek a medal after the 1-2 loss to Argentina, while France come off a 0-2 defeat to Spain.
After England’s 1-2 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, Michael Owen says foreign coaches should be banned. Tuchel’s tactics criticised, though the FA keep faith for Euro 2028.
World Cup exposes Real Madrid issues: Tchouameni struggles in France’s loss to Spain, Mbappe quiet, Valverde and Guler underwhelm. New signings Konate and Bernardo Silva contribute little.
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, Messi delivering two assists to reach his third final. Player ratings highlight Gordon’s goal and England’s late collapse.
Jude Bellingham clashed with Argentina players post England’s World Cup semi-final exit, with 21-year-old Valentin Barco seen goading despite not featuring in the match.
Barcelona and Inter monitor Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, the World Cup-winning centre-back, after he signals a desire to leave. Spurs hold leverage with a deal to 2029.
Messi calls Argentina’s 2-1 semi-final win over England ‘special’, supplying the pass for Enzo Fernandez’s leveller and the cross for Lautaro Martinez’s winner. Eyes Spain in the final.
FA back Tuchel to continue after England’s 1-2 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Gordon scored, Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late. Tuchel says ‘no regrets’ and targets Euro 2028.
