World Cup: Argentina baffled by Thomas Tuchel's decision during 2-1 over England

Author: Winifred AustinPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Argentina

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World Cup: Argentina baffled by Thomas Tuchel's decision during 2-1 over England

Argentina were baffled by Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions during their 2-1 win over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. After England took a 1-0 lead through Anthony Gordon, Tuchel switched to a defensive formation, substituting attackers for defenders. Argentina equalized through Enzo Fernandez from a Lionel Messi assist in the 85th minute, then won the match in injury time with a header from Lautaro Martinez, again assisted by Messi.

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