2026 World Cup: Trump reveals why England lost to Argentina in semi-final
Donald Trump criticized England manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics following England's 2-1 loss to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. Trump specifically questioned the decision to move Harry Kane into a defensive role.
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United States president, Donald Trump, has taken a swipe at what he believes were defensive tactics from England manager, Thomas Tuchel, as they lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions took the lead through Anthony Gordon's goal in the second half. But the current holders fought back to equalize in the 85th minute, after Enzo Fernandez found space outside the box to shoot.
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