England manager Thomas Tuchel blames passive play for semi-final loss
Following England's defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, head coach Thomas Tuchel remarked, "We were so close, but we got too passive after the goal." He added that the team allowed far too many shots, crosses, and scoring opportunities. Argentina managed to overcome a one-goal deficit to secure a 2-1 victory, earning a spot in their second straight final.