Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
Summary
England’s football coach Thomas Tuchel spoke about England’s loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. He took responsibility for his decisions during the match but said he does not regret them. Tuchel explained his team became too passive in the final minutes and faced tough physical challenges in earlier games.Key Facts
- Thomas Tuchel became England’s manager in January 2025 with a contract until Euro 2028.
- England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final after leading 1-0 for most of the match.
- Tuchel admitted the team played too passively near the end, which contributed to their loss.
- Lionel Messi’s strong play helped Argentina come back and win.
- Tuchel changed the team’s formation to defend better but said it did not work as planned.
- Physical fatigue from earlier games against Mexico and Norway affected England’s performance.
- Captain Harry Kane played deeper on the field as part of a defensive strategy.
- Tuchel declined to blame anyone else and fully accepted responsibility as head coach.
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