'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the World Cup final?
William tells England to 'hold their heads high' after loss
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Argentina face action after waving Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
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'We had the spirit': England fans on semi-final loss to Argentina
Argentina scored two late goals to secure their spot in the final against Spain.
Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final
Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.
Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win over England
Argentina fans at home and in the US celebrate their progression to the World Cup final.
Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC
Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be live on BBC TV.
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The Papers: 'World Cup dream over' and 'Mahmood for chancellor'
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The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
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'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the World Cup final?
Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final
Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.
'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final
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Argentina face disciplinary action over Falklands banner after semi-final
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
Defeat will haunt England for a long time, says Burn
England defender Dan Burn says the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina will haunt him.
Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.
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Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar
Iranian FM Araghchi visits Qatar to pay respects following the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin al Thani
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Celebrations erupt in Argentina’s capital after World Cup semifinal win
Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal.
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‘Epic squared’: Scaloni lauds Argentina’s back-to-back World Cup comebacks
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Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup
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Argentina players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
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