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England’s World Cup dreams shattered in heartbreaking fashion as Argentina came from behind to win 3-1 in the semifinals, dashing hopes of a first final since 1966. Despite the crushing defeat, head coach Thomas Tuchel remains committed to his role until the 2028 European Championships in the UK, defending his late defensive substitutions as attempts to stabilize the defense — though admitting they backfired. Players and fans are furious, with captain Harry Kane calling the one-goal lead unsustainable at this level. Former stars like Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer accuse Tuchel’s tactics of lacking belief, while Michael Owen highlights how other teams show more courage when ahead — a stark contrast to England’s approach. The focus now shifts to the third-place playoff against France, but the debate over Tuchel’s decisions will dominate the headlines for now.

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