# 'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?

- Published: 2026-07-16T06:42:54Z
- Updated: 2026-07-16T11:12:29Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce8l15903k8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?

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