England 1-2 Argentina: Tuchel's Caution Costs Three Lions

England's World Cup campaign is over after a painful 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, according to Sky Sports. Thomas Tuchel's side led the match and looked set to reach a first World Cup final in 60 years, only for Argentina to score twice late on and complete a dramatic turnaround.

England captain Harry Kane was candid in his assessment, telling the BBC that once his side went ahead, they tried to hold on rather than press for more, adding that simply is not good enough at this level. His words echoed the wider frustration: a conservative approach that invited pressure and was ultimately punished.

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson was blunt, arguing that Tuchel made the same defensive error that brought Gareth Southgate so much criticism before him. The German, to his credit, confirmed after the final whistle that he will remain in charge for Euro 2028, so the rebuild begins almost immediately.

Argentina now face Spain in the final in New Jersey on Sunday, with Lionel Messi and co looking to defend the title they won in Qatar in 2022.