London, July 16 (IANS) The Football Association (FA) has reaffirmed its support for England head coach Thomas Tuchel despite the team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the German expected to remain in charge until UEFA Euro 2028. England’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966 ended after a 2-1 loss to Argentina on Thursday. The Three Lions had taken the lead but were unable to hold on, prompting criticism of Tuchel’s substitutions during the closing s…
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Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) Thomas Tuchel made it clear that he will stay on as England head coach until Euro 2028 despite the Three Lions FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ending in the semi-final with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of holders Argentina. Anthony Gordon fired the Three Lions into the lead in the second half in Atlanta, before late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sealed a 2-1 win for the reigning world champions.Tuchel, who began his role as England head coach on an 18-month con…
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions need to search for the “missing piece” that continues to deny them at major tournaments after exiting the World Cup with a 2-1 semifinal loss to Argentina. The Three Lions, contesting their second semi-final in the last three World Cups, took the lead when Gordon tapped home Morgan Rogers’ cross, but it was not enough to earn a first World Cup final berth since 1966. They have now lost three World Cup semi-finals (1990, 20…
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) England coach Thomas Tuchel rued the missed chances in his team’s FIFA World Cup semi-final loss against holders Argentina, saying his side was close but couldn’t keep the level up after scoring the opener. Anthony Gordon fired the Three Lions into the lead in the second half in Atlanta, England conceded in the 85th and 92 minutes to succumb to a 2-1 defeat against Lionel Messi and Co.England will now take on France in Saturday’s third-place play-off, while Argentina go…
London, July 15 (IANS) England’s 1966 FIFA World Cup final hero Sir Geoff Hurst has described Harry Kane as the country’s greatest-ever striker, praising the captain’s goalscoring record, leadership and influence ahead of the Three Lions’ blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina.Hurst, who remains England’s only men’s player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final after his famous performance against West Germany in 1966, believes Kane has surpassed every strike…
Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel says his side is embracing the pressure, not the history, as it chases a first World Cup final in 60 years against Argentina. The semi-final in Atlanta pits England against an Argentina side seeking back-to-back triumphs after winning the 2022 tournament in Qatar, while Tuchel’s side seeks a first men’s title since 1966.England go into the game having made it to the previous two EURO finals and reached the last four at the 2018 World Cup and …
Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) England boss Thomas Tuchel said there is no issue between him and Jude Bellingham after the midfielder’s response to the German’s criticism of the performance against Norway. The coach added that he and Bellingham are “close than ever before.” After England beat Norway 2-1 in the quarterfinal, Tuchel wasn’t happy about the team’s match performance and said the Three Lions were “sloppy, lucky” and not good enough in “every sense”. Bellingham seemed a little annoyed by …
Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) As England prepares to face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, the Three Lions’ defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Lionel Scaloni’s side. England will face Argentina for the first time in more than 20 years when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals on Wednesday. The Three Lions have a long and storied history with La Albiceleste, having gone head-to-head with them at five previous World Cups and come out on top on three occasions.”The pre…
New York, July 14 (IANS) England will be hoping midfielder Declan Rice is fully fit for their World Cup semifinal against Argentina after Saturday’s quarterfinal win over Norway underlined his importance to Thomas Tuchel’s side.The 27-year-old, who has made 78 appearances for England, started the quarterfinal despite suffering from an illness, but looked well below his best and was replaced by Eberechi Eze after halftime.Eze’s introduction allowed Norway to gain control of central midfield, prom…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Four years ago, Argentina and France delivered arguably the greatest FIFA World Cup final in history. Lionel Messi finally lifted the trophy after an unforgettable penalty shootout, while Kylian Mbappé became only the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final. Now, with the 2026 tournament down to the final four teams, the possibility of a repeat has become one of football’s biggest talking points.Argentina’s journey has been anything but straightforw…