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Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane focus on Argentina in World Cup semifinal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:42 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane focus on Argentina in World Cup semifinal

Summary

England's head coach Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane are preparing for the FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. They emphasize a team-oriented strategy to handle the defending champions, rather than fixating solely on star player Lionel Messi. England's route to the semifinals included overcoming deficits in multiple matches, including recent victories over Norway and Mexico. Messi, currently a leading candidate for the Golden Boot, poses a significant challenge for the English side as they aim for a spot in the finals against Spain, who eliminated France in their semifinal matchup.

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By the Numbers

•England faces Argentina in the World Cup semifinal on July 15.
•Tuchel and Kane stress a collective approach to counter Argentina.
•Messi has scored eight goals and made three assists in the tournament.
•England has come from behind in several knockout stage matches.
•Spain awaits the winner of the semifinal following their victory over France.

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3:42 PMYahoo Sports — England's Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane discuss 'silent killer' Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup semifinal

What they're saying

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England coach Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane have emphasized their focus is on Argentina as a unit rather than pouring all their attention into stopping Lionel Messi, ahead of their FIFA World Cup semifinal
— Yahoo Sports

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