England loses to Argentina in World Cup semifinals under Tuchel

England faced Argentina in the World Cup semifinals on July 11, 2026, and lost 1-2 in Miami Gardens, Florida. England initially took the lead with a goal from Anthony Gordon but adopted a defensive strategy that invited pressure. Lionel Messi equalized for Argentina with a shot by Enzo Fernández, and Lautaro Martínez scored the winning goal. The loss marks another disappointment for manager Thomas Tuchel in major tournaments, leading to questions about his tactical decisions.

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