England loses to Argentina in World Cup semifinals
Sports · 18 July 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
England have been knocked out of the World Cup after losing to Argentina in the semifinals. The team conceded two goals in just seven minutes late in the game, ending their campaign. Manager Thomas Tuchel, who is 52, defended his decisions after the match. He said he had no regrets about his tactical choices, but he admitted that England became too passive before the goals went in. Tuchel also said he accepted responsibility for his mistakes and refused to blame other people for the defeat. England had reached the semifinals after playing matches in Mexico City and Miami. The loss has led to public debate about whether Tuchel made the right decisions during the game.