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… placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); France made multiple changes from the line-up they used for the semi-final defeat to Spain -- and the new defence was in disarray as Declan Rice kicked off the scoring with a long-range effort before defender Ezri Konsa …
England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup finalThe Standard
… g so that's all we could really do and we've done it." Both coaches made multiple changes for the match in the oppressive heat of Miami, with a host of stars on the bench.Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice put England ahead with a goal from distance in the third minute and Ezri Konsa …
England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze matchCitizen Digital
… "We were close but couldn't keep the level up after we scored." Tuchel is likely to face serious scrutiny for his substitutions, notably the decision to bring goalscorer Gordon off for defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute. …
Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream diesThe Standard
… British tabloid The Sun encapsulated the mood of recrimination among frustrated England fans as their headlines blared: 'Lost his Tuch?' and 'Thomas tanked it'.Tuchel was lambasted for sending on Dan Burn and Ezri Konsa to make a five-man defence, in a failed bid to hold on after …
'Lost his Tuch?' England boss hammered by media after World Cup exitThe Standard
… "We were close but couldn't keep the level up after we scored." Tuchel is likely to face serious scrutiny for his substitutions, notably the decision to bring goalscorer Gordon off for defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute."I did also offensive substitutions in the last games, w …
Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream diesCitizen Digital
… Tuchel could be forced into a defensive reshuffle with Ezri Konsa moving to right-back and John Stones coming in at centre-back. …
England chase World Cup glory as Haaland allows Norway to dreamCitizen Digital
… They were perhaps fortunate to avoid a worse outcome after Ezri Konsa's clumsy challenge on Ghana forward Prince Adu in the area went unpunished. …
Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana drawCitizen Digital
… They were perhaps fortunate to avoid a worse outcome after Ezri Konsa's clumsy challenge on Ghana forward Prince Adu in the area went unpunished. …
Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana drawThe Standard
… "The VAR went for a coffee," Queiroz said of the decision not to award "a clear penalty" for Ezri Konsa's challenge on Prince Adu. …
Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phaseThe Standard
… However, the former Real Madrid and Portugal boss also felt his team should have had a penalty for a late challenge on Prince Adu by Ezri Konsa. …
Tuchel insists England remain on course at World Cup despite Ghana drawEngland defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham becoming the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup. Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history during the match.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
England's World Cup dream ended in a 2-1 semifinal defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. Manager Thomas Tuchel said his team became "too passive" after Anthony Gordon's early second-half goal, allowing Argentina to score through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final after going 1-0 up, with manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions drawing criticism from the British media. The Sun and Daily Mail blamed Tuchel's cautious tactics for squandering the lead as Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
England's World Cup campaign ended in a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in a semi-final, with manager Thomas Tuchel defending his tactical decisions despite his team becoming "too passive" after taking an early second-half lead through Anthony Gordon.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
England advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami against Norway, led by scoring machine Erling Haaland, who has seven goals in four World Cup appearances. England, featuring Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are favoured to reach the semi-finals despite defensive vulnerabilities.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with Jude Bellingham attributing the result to "second game fever"—a pattern where England wins their opening match before drawing their second game in major tournaments.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England was held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second World Cup group match on Tuesday in Foxborough, with Jude Bellingham attributing the result to "second game fever" — a recurring pattern where England wins their opening match before drawing the second in major tournaments.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday despite dominating possession with 79 per cent, according to coach Thomas Tuchel, who said his team lacked a cutting edge but remained on course in their quest to win the tournament.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said the team will not use scorching heat and vast travel distances between venues as excuses, ahead of a pre-tournament friendly against New Zealand in Tampa Bay, Florida.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →