England manager Thomas Tuchel is facing heavy criticism from the media after his team’s World Cup exit against Argentina.
England lost 2-1 in the semi-final, missing a chance to reach their first World Cup final since 1966. Tuchel came under fire for his cautious approach and substitutions, which some analysts said allowed Argentina to take control of the match.
The German coach had earlier blamed his players for being too passive, but British newspapers and commentators focused instead on his tactics and game management.
The defeat has raised fresh questions about Tuchel’s future and whether he can quickly rebuild confidence in the England team.
For many supporters, the loss was another painful setback in a tournament that had offered real hope of ending decades of World Cup disappointment.
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