Tuchel urges England to finish World Cup strong after semi-final loss
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel addressed his squad following a semi-final defeat to Argentina, urging players to end the World Cup confidently. The team returned to Kansas City for two training sessions ahead of the bronze-medal match against France on Saturday. Tuchel expressed pride in the team's efforts, noting that reaching the semi-finals marked only the fourth such achievement in England's history. He refuted claims that defensive tactics led to the late goals conceded against Argentina. Tuchel's pre-match press conference is scheduled for early Saturday morning.
- •Tuchel urged players to put disappointment behind them after the Argentina match.
- •England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals.
- •The bronze-medal match is set for Saturday in Miami.
- •Tuchel's tactical approach during the Argentina loss is under scrutiny.
- •He has retained the backing of the Football Association.
- 8:39 PMBBC Sport — Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address
"England manager Thomas Tuchel has called on his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address to the squad following their agonising semi-final defeat by Argentina.
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