Former England defender Micah Richards was informed of the death of his father shortly before going on air as a BBC pundit for the World Cup semifinal against Argentina. Richards, who won 13 caps for England as a player, appeared alongside Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney as Thomas Tuchel’s side slipped to a late 2-1 defeat. However, shortly after the broadcast, he revealed that he had been told of his…
Dan Burn said he believed it was “our time” to win the World Cup but defended Thomas Tuchel’s tactics as England‘s dream ended in semifinal heartbreak against Argentina. Tuchel’s side were 15 minutes away from reaching a first World Cup final in 60 years after Anthony Gordon‘s opener, but they invited pressure on and paid the price, conceding two goals in seven minutes to lose 2-1. It was a familiar…
Thomas Tuchel is set to stay on as England head coach to Euro 2028 after retaining the backing of the Football Association (FA) despite their World Cup semifinal exit, sources have told ESPN. The Three Lions’ 60-year wait for a major men’s trophy continues after Argentina came from behind to win 2-1 in Atlanta and set up Sunday’s showpiece finale against Spain. England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon‘s 55th-minute…
Lionel Scaloni admitted Argentina “smelt blood” when England hesitated, using the opportunity to mount a dramatic comeback that secured their place in the World Cup final. England coach Thomas Tuchel attempted to defend a 1-0 lead, a shift that Scaloni said played right into the world champions’ hands. “This team plays best when facing adversity,” Scaloni said after his side’s 2-1 victory. “The opponent hesitates a bit, we smell blood,…
Some Argentina players held a banner supporting their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands during their on-pitch celebrations after their World Cup semifinal victory over England on Wednesday. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni had said before the game he did not want the fixture to become about the conflict over the British overseas territory. But after his side came from 1-0 down with five minutes left to win 2-1 to reach…
ATLANTA — Of all the special moments Argentina has had at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, this one meant a little more. Lionel Messi set up two goals in the dying minutes of Argentina’s semifinal against England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday to snatch a 2-1 win and a spot in the final on July 19 with Spain. After the game, Messi, who is trying to lead Argentina to a…
ATLANTA — Thomas Tuchel has vowed to stay on as England boss until Euro 2028 and defended his tactical adjustments in Wednesday’s loss to Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute goal had put the Three Lions on course for only the second World Cup final appearance in their history, only for Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to score twice at the death to snatch a dramatic 2-1…
Messages of commiseration and support have poured in for the England team following their dramatic World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. England took the lead in Atlanta against the reigning champions but late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez meant their wait for a first World Cup final since 1966 goes on. “Commiserations to Harry and the team. While you Three Lions may be licking your wounds…
ATLANTA — Harry Kane says it’s too soon to make a call on whether this is his last World Cup with England and says the defeat was a similar story to other past near-misses as England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday. England took the lead against Argentina in the 55th minute through Anthony Gordon, but switched to a more defensive formation, which…
Defending European Champions Spain head to the World Cup final in the same position they were when the tournament kicked off on June 11: as favorites to lift the trophy. Spain opened as -164 favorites to beat Argentina in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, according DK Sports. Lionel Messi and defending-champion Argentina were installed +134 underdogs, shortly after coming from behind to eliminate England by…