{
  "id": 7896846,
  "title": "England were 'waiting for death' in World Cup semi-final defeat: Tuchel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/england-were-waiting-for-death-in-world-cup-semi-final-defeat-tuchel-7896846",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T23:32:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1534433/england-were-waiting-death-world-cup-semi-final-defeat-tuchel"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thomas Tuchel, the England manager, has expressed that his team were \"waiting for death\" after their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The Three Lions boss defended his controversial substitutions made during the match. Tuchel is currently preparing his squad for England's next matches, including their first games since their painful World Cup campaign. He is still deeply affected by the loss, which ended England's chance to reach their first World Cup final since 1966. England fell behind to Anthony Gordon's goal, and despite late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, Argentina secured a 2-1 victory. Tuchel faced criticism for his defensive substitutions in the second half, but he believed his team lacked the ability to cope with Argentina's more attacking style. He stated that he had to act because England couldn't handle Argentina's changes. Tuchel emphasized that he was the one hurt the most by the loss, and no one wanted the victory more than him. He explained that a combination of England's fatigue and their defensive strategy influenced his decision to be cautious with substitutions.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Thomas Tuchel said that England were “waiting for death” in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina as the Three Lions boss mounted another defence of his controversial substitutions.",
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        "published": "2026-09-16T19:36:48.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "England were ‘waiting for death’ in World Cup semi-final defeat, says Tuchel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/england-were-waiting-for-death-in-world-cup-semi-final-defeat-says",
        "published": "2026-09-16T21:45:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Aduku reiterates World Cup dream ahead of England clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/aduku-reiterates-world-cup-dream-ahead-of-england-clash",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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