From around the league
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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![Kobbie Mainoo could still be England's unlikely World Cup hero, says Michael Owen]()
Kobbie Mainoo could still be England's unlikely World Cup hero, says Michael Owen
Michael Owen says Kobbie Mainoo could still become England's unlikely World Cup hero, with Geoff Hurst's 1966 turnaround as the template.
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![Wayne Rooney blames Tuchel's changes for England's semi-final collapse]()
Wayne Rooney blames Tuchel's changes for England's semi-final collapse
Wayne Rooney says Thomas Tuchel's changes cost England control as a 1-0 lead over Argentina became a 2-1 semi-final defeat.
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![Lionel Messi hits back at FIFA bias claims after England win]()
Lionel Messi hits back at FIFA bias claims after England win
Lionel Messi hit back at FIFA bias claims after Argentina beat England 2-1, insisting his side earned everything and were better on the night.
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![Thomas Tuchel keeps FA backing after Argentina collapse]()
Thomas Tuchel keeps FA backing after Argentina collapse
The FA are expected to stand by Thomas Tuchel after England's late semi-final defeat to Argentina, with Bullingham backing him publicly.
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![Thomas Tuchel rejects curse talk after England's semi-final loss]()
Thomas Tuchel rejects curse talk after England's semi-final loss
Thomas Tuchel rejected curse talk after England's 1-2 semi-final loss to Argentina, taking responsibility for his tactical changes after Anthony Gordon's goal.
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![Argentina vs England: Falklands banner could trigger FIFA action]()
Argentina vs England: Falklands banner could trigger FIFA action
Argentina's 2-1 win over England was overshadowed by a Falklands banner shown by Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso, with FIFA sanctions possible.
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![England vs Argentina: Tuchel's retreat turned control into collapse]()
England vs Argentina: Tuchel's retreat turned control into collapse
England vs Argentina turned on Tuchel's retreat and a 12% possession spell after the lead, before late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
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![Thomas Tuchel under fire after England's semi-final collapse against Argentina]()
Thomas Tuchel under fire after England's semi-final collapse against Argentina
Chris Sutton called Thomas Tuchel's approach a coaching catastrophe after England's 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel stood by his calls.
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![Micah Richards pays tribute to his father after BBC duty at England vs Argentina]()
Micah Richards pays tribute to his father after BBC duty at England vs Argentina
Micah Richards paid tribute to his father Lincoln after learning of his death moments before going on air for BBC coverage of England vs Argentina.
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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![Thomas Tuchel's defensive switch left England pinned back against Argentina]()
Thomas Tuchel's defensive switch left England pinned back against Argentina
England's World Cup semi-final collapse against Argentina follows Thomas Tuchel's defensive gamble, with possession falling to 12% after Anthony Gordon scored.
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![Thomas Tuchel defends defensive switch after England collapse against Argentina]()
Thomas Tuchel defends defensive switch after England collapse against Argentina
Thomas Tuchel defended his calls after England's 1-2 loss to Argentina, insisting he had no regrets despite a late collapse after Gordon's goal.
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![Harry Kane says England were told to keep attacking after going ahead against Argentina]()
Harry Kane says England were told to keep attacking after going ahead against Argentina
Harry Kane said Thomas Tuchel told England to keep attacking after Anthony Gordon’s opener, but Argentina won 2-1 late in the semi-final.
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![Argentina vs England player ratings after Messi drives late 2-1 comeback]()
Argentina vs England player ratings after Messi drives late 2-1 comeback
Argentina vs England player ratings: Lionel Messi had 2 assists as late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez sealed a 2-1 comeback.
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![Ian Wright sparks backlash over Argentina war comment]()
Ian Wright sparks backlash over Argentina war comment
Falklands veterans have hit back after Ian Wright described England vs Argentina as a “real attritional war”, with Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane urging a
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![Thomas Tuchel backs Morgan Rogers on instinct against Argentina]()
Thomas Tuchel backs Morgan Rogers on instinct against Argentina
Tuchel is starting Morgan Rogers against Argentina on a “feeling”. Rogers has 10 Premier League goals and 6 assists, and this is his second tournament start.
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![England vs Argentina is framed by Tuchel’s instinct call on Morgan Rogers]()
England vs Argentina is framed by Tuchel’s instinct call on Morgan Rogers
Thomas Tuchel picked Morgan Rogers over Bukayo Saka, while BBC debate around Jude Bellingham and England's mood sharpened the build-up to England vs Argentina.
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![Jarell Quansah ban leaves England short against Argentina]()
Jarell Quansah ban leaves England short against Argentina
Jarell Quansah's two-match World Cup ban leaves England without the defender for the semi-final against Argentina, with Tuchel furious at the VAR call.
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![Argentina dugout loaded with World Cup winners for England test]()
Argentina dugout loaded with World Cup winners for England test
Argentina's dugout is packed with World Cup-winning figures, from Pablo Aimar and Walter Samuel to Roberto Ayala, as Lionel Scaloni prepares to face England.
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![France vs Spain: Deschamps and Mbappé split blame after semifinal exit]()
France vs Spain: Deschamps and Mbappé split blame after semifinal exit
Deschamps and Mbappé questioned officiating and France's tactics after Spain's 2-0 World Cup semifinal win. Rodri also complained about fouls.
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![England vs Argentina runs through Kane and Bellingham]()
England vs Argentina runs through Kane and Bellingham
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both have six World Cup goals in six appearances as England face Argentina in a semi-final shaped by penalties and form.
