World Cup: Tuchel, Messi and why Argentina beat England in semifinal

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Argentina

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World Cup: Tuchel, Messi and why Argentina beat England in semifinal

Defending champions Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon but then reverted to a defensive five-man backline, which backfired. Argentina applied relentless pressure, with England having only 12% possession after scoring. England will face France in the third-place match.

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