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Tuchel's retreat set up England's World Cup exit as Argentina smelled blood
Just 10 days ago, Thomas Tuchel was being hailed as a tactical genius. England's semifinal capitulation, however, has the spotlight firmly on the Three Lions boss.
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Tactics, tiredness and Tuchel: How England lost their World Cup semi
Everything seemed to be going right for England in a tournament -- precisely up until the moment it didn't.
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Argentina show why they're reigning World Cup champs with epic comeback
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Player ratings: Messi gets 9/10 as Argentina beat England to reach final
McManaman: Argentina deserved to beat England
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Why were Argentina able to come back vs. England?
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Pain in London as Martínez gives Argentina the lead vs. England
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Incredible scenes in Buenos Aires
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Tuchel: It makes no sense to engage in England criticism
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McManaman: England only have themselves to blame for loss
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World Cup Final
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Get ready for the World Cup final! What you need to know, top players, best moments, predictions, odds
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Messi's World Cup farewell with Argentina comes full circle against Spain
Meet the World Cup superfans who follow their team through it all
Sights and sounds
World Cup daily: Argentina fans party after dramatic World Cup semifinal win
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Laurens: Half-time shows should be left to American sports
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USMNT's World Cup
World Cup time capsule: Images the USMNT will remember forever
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USMNT's World Cup over, Pochettino's contract done: 11 coaches to take over
Assessing KO'd teams
Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup: England get a B-
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Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Bayern star Olise wants Real Madrid move
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Inside Man United's summer rebuild, as Santos and Tielemans bolster midfield
Highs and lows
2026 World Cup Stock Watch: Who has impressed? Who has struggled?
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- Argentina criticized for banner: 'Inappropriate'
- Messi: Win over England 'a gift for Maradona'
- Sources: Tuchel retains FA backing after WCup exit
- Messi, Argentina stun England late to reach final
- Bellingham explains Messi debate at World Cup
- Man United's Ugarte undergoes knee surgery
- Kane: 'Too soon' to decide if '26 WC was my last
- Kerr returns for Gotham in sold-out Queens win
- ⚽ 11 potential replacements for Pochettino
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Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered for how all the superstars showed up and dominated, but we've also had a few young talents breaking though. Here are four of the best we'll remember going into the 2026-27 season.
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What it's like to transfer clubs during a World Cup, and does it ever go wrong?
Plenty of players have moved clubs during a major tournament, but what is that experience like and how much does it impact negotiations?
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Haaland, Norway are rowing home, but this World Cup cemented them as superstars
Erling Haaland couldn't lift Norway past England into the World Cup semifinals. But the Scandinavian side had a memorable tournament.
Legends chasing milestones
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
