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Tuchel defiant in face of criticism over decisions in England exit: ‘I have no regrets’
<ul><li><p>Head coach refuses to engage in ‘blame game’ after defeat by Argentina</p></li><li><p>Trump joins critics of Tuchel’s tactics in World Cup
Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in semi
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-hal
Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address
England manager Thomas Tuchel urges his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address after their agonising semi-final defeat by Argen
‘Leo has surpassed Diego’: after two decades Argentina embraces Messi
<p>The little maestro has hitherto lived in the shadow of Maradona who has for so long coloured the soul and defined the passion of football in Argent
Smoke, travel and Trump threaten New York’s grand World Cup finale
<p>Wildfires, transport issues and the appearance of the president could overshadow the final for a city that has embraced the tournament</p><p>The th
Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney
Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.
God’s will? Destiny? Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, that photo and the World Cup final
<p>The boy in the baby bath has unbelievably become the successor to Messi at Barcelona and now, maybe, on the world stage too</p><p>“Maybe Lionel Mes
World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – live
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Who could follow as Gordon leaves Scotland as a legend?
Craig Gordon has retired as a goalkeeping legend with Heart of Midlothian and Scotland, but what is his legacy and who can succeed him with the nation
Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?
'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final prediction
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France
World Cup final, the Tour de France and Open golf – follow with us
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Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup
World Cup of memes: Japan fans, Beckham unbothered and a simmering bromance
<p>A tournament with more teams and more games has been filled with euphoria, heartbreak, and these weird and wonderful viral moments</p><p>As a Japan
Genuine hope may have been fleeting for England. But it was still life-affirming | Max Rushden
<p>Two minutes and 55 seconds. That’s how long I really had hope of reaching the World Cup final. And it didn’t kill me</p><p>In her book Hope in the
Five reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit
Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.
Uefa will not use VAR for diving like at World Cup
Uefa has told its video assistant referees (VARs) they must not consider potential simulation as mistaken identity, as seen at the 2026 World Cup.
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