England's head coach Thomas Tuchel addressed the media regarding the team's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Reflecting on the game, he expressed that he still felt the same way about the last 35 minutes, admitting, "we were too passive."

Tuchel stood firm on his tactical decisions, stating, "I don't regret my decisions" despite the loss. He emphasized his instinct and experience in making choices to aid the team, accepting full responsibility for the outcome.

When questioned about Harry Kane's role in the latter stages, Tuchel explained the strategy behind playing a deep block. He acknowledged Argentina's momentum shift, noting, "They had a lot of offensive changes" and that England struggled to defend against crosses and runners into the box.

The coach pointed out the physical toll of previous matches, particularly the Mexico game and the heat against Norway, which may have affected performance levels. He remarked, "The players literally gave everything physically in every single match."

Tuchel conveyed the emotional weight of the defeat, especially after conceding two late goals. He stated, "We feel the most pain of all," and highlighted the need for the team to process this loss. Looking ahead, he expressed hope, stating, "If we win the game tomorrow, we have the best results of a World Cup in 60 years."

Acknowledging the gap between England and other top nations like France, Spain, and Argentina, Tuchel affirmed the team's commitment to improvement, vowing to continue pursuing success. "We will not stop chasing. We will not stop hunting, we will not stop challenging," he concluded.