France vs. England: Thomas Tuchel names Ivan Toney in much-changed team

July 19, 2026
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Thomas Tuchel has made seven changes to the England team that lost the World Cup semifinal against Argentina on Wednesday, with Ivan Toney among those in the Three Lions’ starting XI for the third-place playoff against France.

England hold off France in all-time World Cup classic to win third-place playoffJuly 19, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Bukayo Saka‘s hat trick helped England survive a dramatic second-half comeback to beat France 6-4 in Saturday’s chaotic third-place playoff and secure their best finish at a World Cup since 1966. England were 4-0 up at the break in Miami as a shambolic France side were dismantled through goals from Declan… Read more: England hold off France in all-time World Cup classic to win third-place playoff
Kylian Mbappé equals Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup goals recordJuly 19, 2026
Kylian Mbappé has equalled Lionel Messi‘s all-time World Cup goalscoring record as he scored his 21st goal in the tournament during France‘s third-place playoff against England on Saturday. France endured a nightmare first half as they trailed 4-0 after the opening 45 minutes. Mbappé’s first-time finish in the 48th minute gave his team faint hope… Read more: Kylian Mbappé equals Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup goals record
Future of hydration breaks undecided – FIFA’s Arsène WengerJuly 19, 2026
Hydration breaks first used at the 2026 World Cup did not affect the flow of play and had no impact on results of matches but their future remains to be decided, Arsène Wenger, FIFA global football development chief, said on Saturday. The three-minute breaks midway through each half, which FIFA mandated for every game at… Read more: Future of hydration breaks undecided – FIFA’s Arsène Wenger
Spain-Argentina World Cup final last-minute tickets start at $10,000July 19, 2026
Last-minute tickets to see Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain in the FIFA World Cup final range from $10,000 to $60,000. FIFA’s official ticket resale site listed its cheapest tickets Saturday morning at $6,411.25 for a mid-level view behind the goal. Those disappeared by lunchtime. Tickets in the corners of… Read more: Spain-Argentina World Cup final last-minute tickets start at $10,000
France vs. England: Thomas Tuchel names Ivan Toney in much-changed teamJuly 19, 2026
Thomas Tuchel has made seven changes to the England team that lost the World Cup semifinal against Argentina on Wednesday, with Ivan Toney among those in the Three Lions’ starting XI for the third-place playoff against France.
Storms expected to clear wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup finalJuly 19, 2026
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area, meteorologists say. Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained in effect Saturday across a wide swath of… Read more: Storms expected to clear wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final
Wrexham beat Man United in Helsinki friendly as Andrey Santos makes strong debutJuly 19, 2026
Andrey Santos made a bright first Manchester United appearance as they fell to a 1-0 pre-season friendly loss to Wrexham in Helsinki. Sam Smith scored the only goal with an easy finish six minutes before half-time, moments after heading against his own crossbar defending a corner. United were without the players who have featured at… Read more: Wrexham beat Man United in Helsinki friendly as Andrey Santos makes strong debut
Chelsea agree £117m deal for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers – sourcesJuly 19, 2026
Chelsea are set to make Morgan Rogers the most expensive player in British history after agreeing a £117 million ($157.28m) deal with Aston Villa, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal were ready to step up their interest in the 23-year-old but Chelsea have moved quickly to seal an agreement following England‘s World Cup semifinal exit to… Read more: Chelsea agree £117m deal for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers – sources
Argentina’s Emiliano Martínez admits playing with pain of broken fingerJuly 19, 2026
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez admitted he’s been playing through pain in his right hand throughout the World Cup after avoiding a recommended operation in order to participate in the tournament. “No, it still hurts every day. I knew it was going to hurt a lot. I avoided surgery,” Martínez said on Friday. “All the… Read more: Argentina’s Emiliano Martínez admits playing with pain of broken finger
Spain’s Aymeric Laporte suggests Argentina often ‘leave one in’ on opponentsJuly 18, 2026
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has suggested that Argentina are prone to using “aggressive tactics” in games, ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday. Speaking to Spanish publication MARCA, Laporte was asked if he was worried about Argentina’s “aggression.” He said: “I’m not at all worried about aggression in football. If it’s tolerated and the… Read more: Spain’s Aymeric Laporte suggests Argentina often ‘leave one in’ on opponents