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Tactics, tiredness and Tuchel: How England lost their World Cup semi
The agony is perpetual, and the torment terminal. Once again, everything seemed to be going right for England in a tournament -- precisely up until the moment it didn't.
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.
Saka, Watkins on, and NOT six defenders: The subs Thomas Tuchel should have made in Argentina semifinal
Could different replacements have preserved England's attacking threat while still protecting their lead against Argentina? Here's what Thomas Tuchel did -- and what we would have done instead.
TOP HEADLINES
WORLD CUP HEARTBREAK FOR ENGLAND
Ogden: England FA should sound out Pep Guardiola as Tuchel replacement
Argentina show why they're reigning World Cup champs with epic comeback over England
Five shots, 12% possession: England's damning stats against Argentina at World Cup
THE OPEN
Day 1 at the Open Championship: An unlikely leader, Bryson's bounce-back and Rory's struggles
Suber leads after the first round of his first Open
Root's classy 99 not out helps England level the series
Brar warned for breaching level one of ICC Code of Conduct
THE WORLD CUP FINAL
Get ready for the World Cup final! What you need to know, top players, best moments, predictions, odds
Messi's World Cup farewell with Argentina comes full circle against Spain
Meet the World Cup superfans who follow their team through it all
FIFA World Cup
JULY 15
2026 World Cup Stock Watch: Who has impressed? Who has struggled?
Belgian Grand Prix
Belgian Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Norris gets 10-place Belgian GP grid penalty
JOSHUA BACK IN THE RING
Grief has inspired fighters before: Can Anthony Joshua thrive despite tragedy?
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Top Headlines
- Messi to critics: Nothing was handed to Argentina
- Putting issues see McIlroy 7 off lead at the Open
- Sources: Arsenal near deal with Brugge's Tzolis
- Bellingham explains Messi debate at World Cup
- Tuchel: English game DNA 'needs to be changed'
- England change hotel to avoid Argentina party
- Sources: Villa agree fee with Wolves for Gomes
- Sources: Tuchel retains FA backing after WCup exit
- Zlatan: England must 'look in the mirror' after exit
- Verstappen: 'Nothing to say' on Red Bull future
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ESPN's World Cup page
ESPN's World Cup page is here. All the latest news, features, guides and more on the summer's big extravaganza
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World Cup kick off times, how to watch guide UK
The World Cup is right around the corner - here's everything you need to know about who is playing when, and how you can watch them in the UK.
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ESPN's World Cup predictor
ESPN's World Cup predictor is here. Simulate your road to the final.
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2026 calendar of sport:
ESPN breaks 2026 all down and lists exactly what's on the calendar for a big year in sport.
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2026 F1 grid: Meet the stars set to light up 2026
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces as we detail the driver line-ups for 2026.
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Disney+ to show primetime LaLiga games in UK and Ireland
Disney+ will be the home of LaLiga's primetime weekend matches after securing a three-year deal to exclusively show the division's Saturday night kick-off.
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Disney+ becomes new home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Europe from next season after securing rights to the competition for the next five years.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Boxing fight schedule
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Boxing schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule.
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Ranking the NFL's best players at every position for 2026
We asked execs, coaches and scouts to name their top 10 players at each NFL position. Here are the lists by position for 2026.
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Inside access as White Sox make Cholowsky No. 1 MLB draft pick
Roch Cholowsky or Grady Emerson? Here's how Chicago's choice played out hours before the 2026 draft began.
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2026-27 NBA season: Most interesting sophomore players to watch
What do young Spurs Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant have in store for Year 2? Let's evaluate intriguing players from the 2025 NBA draft class.
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NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field
One reclassification has strengthened Texas' case to be a Final Four contender.
