TUCHELL: England's Semi-Final Collapse | World Cup Final Preview

England were within touching distance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final before a dramatic tactical shift turned the semi-final on its head. In this episode, Mark and Matteo dissect Thomas Tuchel's late substitutions and defensive approach against Argentina, debating whether the England manager was responsible for one of the tournament's biggest collapses. Was it Argentina's championship mentality that prevailed, or did England simply abandon the style that had them in control? The conversation also revisits Lionel Scaloni's game management and why Argentina continue to find ways to win when the pressure is at its highest. The pair then turns their attention to Spain's composed victory over France, discussing Luis de la Fuente's tactical flexibility, the brilliance of Spain's possession football, and France's disappointing attacking display despite their star-studded squad. Finally, Mark and Matteo preview a blockbuster World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, exploring the tactical battle, the Messi versus Lamine Yamal storyline, Ballon d'Or implications, and making their final predictions before football's biggest match. To contact us reach out to [email protected] us on X at @SemiFooty