ARGENTINA ATROCITY | World Cup 2026

Billi examines how Thomas Tuchel put England out of the 2026 World Cup, before moving onto looking at Saturday's third place playoff. The inquest is already well underway after England’s last-four collapse against Argentina. Boss Thomas Tuchel’s decision to switch to a back five after taking the lead spectacularly backfired as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat and this game is probably an unwelcome distraction for both the manager and the players.

France already know that they will embark on a new era after this tournament, as Didier Deschamps confirmed he would be stepping down after the World Cup before the competition began. Deschamps has been in charge since 2012 and won the World Cup in 2018, as well as one Nations League title, although he will perhaps feel he should have done more considering the players he’s had at his disposal over the last 14 years.