England reflect on World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:46 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
England's World Cup journey ended with a semi-final defeat to Argentina, marking the latest disappointment in a series of near misses. Head coach Thomas Tuchel criticized the team's late collapse and questioned their big-game reliability. Key players Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham scored 12 of England's 14 tournament goals, while injuries limited the effectiveness of others like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. The loss extends a painful history, with England remaining without a final appearance since their 1966 victory. England's struggles continue to raise questions about their quality against top-tier teams.
- •England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.
- •Tuchel criticized the team's late collapse and performance quality.
- •Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham scored 12 of England's 14 goals.
- •Injuries to key players affected England's effectiveness.
- •The team has faced ongoing criticism for performance in big matches.
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
- 5:32 AMBBC Sport — Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
"As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.
"As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 5:46 AMEffort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.
- BBC SportJul 17, 2026, 5:32 AMEffort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.
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