FIFA World Cup 2026 Results & Discussion Thread [R]

The appointment was odd. Tuchel has left every single team on a bad note. Either sacked or quit. Unbelievable that he got the job. He is a polar figure who I am sure is very hard to like. His squad selection was a preview into his methods. Selects about 5-6 injury prone/injured players and leaves out superior players because well he likes to be the centre of attention.

 

Would rather see MLS Messi win BDR than Yamal. Go Argentina. Unless Spain winning the World Cup will make Florentino sign Rodri. Then go Spain.

 

Or conversely, Argentina only started to look good when England only had 3 attacking players. Tuchel gave them the red carpet. But lets blame the players alright.

 

This game was on a whole other level. This guy is a CL winner you'd think he knows how to manage a lead. What he did was unbelievable. Its the shit Xabi used to do too. We also barely managed to survive. England had no outlet on the counter. Even the Egypt coach knew you needed one nevermind a decorated coach like Tuchel.

 

"England had Argentina EXACTLY where they should have wanted them." 😔@Tim_Vickery says Thomas Tuchel's substitutions were to blame for their defeat to Argentina 💔#BBCFootball #FIFAWorldCup #ENGARG pic.twitter.com/zsoESYfqKB

— BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) July 15, 2026

 

Neither did Spain but everyone are lauding them for their win. England negated Argentinas offensive threat and scored the goal they needed. What does the cosch do. Sub out most attacking players for defenders and having the rest of the attackers defend the top of the penalty box or defend crosses in the box.

 

Since I remember watching football, whenever England faced a technically astute team, they couldn't make it. They always had solid forwards and defenders, but they always lack quality in midfield and end up chasing shadows.

 

That I agree with. Tuchel didnt believe the team could see the game out playing their own football. Which is why you send him packing the minute the final whistle is blown against France. Funnily enough Carlo could probably have gotten them over the line. Instead he got to coach a team of Segunda level players.

 

Played a crucial role in the goal that will obviously not show up on the scoreboard. Kane was fine. Though if I am an England coach I'd ask him to stop hanging round Anderson and Rice. Either that or you needed a CF to play up to when he comes down.

 

The only good thing about this horrible result is that the arrogance of "It is coming home" will be silenced for another 4 years.

 

They cant and honestly they didnt need to. Althought Anderson was fantastic on the ball. England's strength are their wingers. Not their technical CMs. You play to their strength. Let them run at Argentines fullbacks. Molina is a terrible RB, get Rashford to run at him. Montiel not much better, get someone there instead of leaving them to do as they please.

Even an Elche would've taken advantage of the huge space England left for them. Nothing do with the difference in qualities at all. Spain got their goal and played the same way for the next 80 or so minutes despite having a player who essentially played against them. Argentina had nothing, England got their opening, you absolutely dont shut up shop with 30 freaking minutes to go. It's an eternity for a quality team to take advantage of. Did the same against us when he coached Bayern.

England have some excellent players on the bench, not like the drop off between the starters and bench players is huge. Kane was a non factor when all the subs were made, get Watkins on to at least make the defenders work hard. I still cant believe what I saw.

 

Tuchel's squad selection was full of controversy. By selecting Neymar Pedro could not come. That is his only blemish. But he is managing a team that lacks qualities all over the pitch. Carlo would love to coach a team with England's qualities. Also Carlo knows how to manage a lead and that is NOT by throwing in the towel with 30 mins to go.