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Tuchel's gamble backfires in semifinal heartbreak | MLS News
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England’s World Cup run ended in heartbreak as they fell 2-1 to Argentina in the semifinals, a match that saw them dominate for 85 minutes before crumbling under late pressure. Anthony Gordon gave them the lead, but Enzo Fernández equalized and Lautaro Martínez sealed it with a late header. Manager Thomas Tuchel’s ultra-defensive tactics—switching to a back five with 20 minutes left—backfired against the reigning champs, leaving England’s attack starved of creativity. Kane and Bellingham, England’s usual goal threats, were stifled, while Gordon and Morgan Rogers stepped up—but Rogers’ extended run over more dynamic options like Saka sparked debate. Djed Spence, making an unexpected start at left-back, delivered a standout performance despite a late injury, offering a glimmer of hope in an otherwise crushing defeat.
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