Tuchel says England got too passive in World Cup semi-final loss

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Tuchel says England got too passive in World Cup semi-final loss
Summary

England manager Thomas Tuchel commented on his team's performance after they lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. Tuchel observed that after scoring first, England became too passive, leading to their defeat. Despite the loss, he expressed no regrets about the match. The developments are viewed within the context of the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament.

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  • England lost to Argentina 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final.
  • Tuchel noted England became too passive after taking an early lead.
  • The match took place at Atlanta Stadium.
  • No regrets were expressed by Tuchel regarding his team's approach.
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  • 4:32 AMYahoo SportsEngland manager Thomas Tuchel has ‘no regrets’ after semi-final loss leads to World Cup exit
  • 2:24 AMYahoo SportsThomas Tuchel says he has 'no regrets' on tactics in England's semifinals loss to Argentina
  • 10:40 PMBBC Sport'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat against Argentina
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England’s Thomas Tuchel is headed back home with his squad knowing that they left it all on the field after losing 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. Argentina will advance to their third World Cup Finals in four editions, with the chance to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the biggest prize in world football.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team 'got too passive' after scoring first in their World Cup semi-final, against Argentina which they lost 2-1 at the Atlanta Stadium.

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'As soon as you lose, you get criticized'

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