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Troy Deeney has slammed Thomas Tuchel after England<\/a>‘s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Three Lions lost 2-1 against Argentina in the semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday.<\/p>\n A fiery first half between the two sides saw no shots on target. England then took the lead in the 55th minute through Anthony Gordon. However, they chose to sit back soon after, allowing Argentina to come at them. Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute, before Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in stoppage time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/template><\/p>\n After the game, Thomas Tuchel was heavily criticized for his tactical switch. However, he claimed that it was their “best performance” at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a>. Former English striker Troy Deeney reacted to this statement on CBS Sports<\/a><\/em> and said:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n Call and Troy.<\/p>\n “He’s just basically said we’re not good enough then, hasn’t it? So if he thinks that’s our best performance, no regrets, we’re not good enough to win a World Cup, because he’s got no regret on that game.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Deeney criticized Tuchel’s decision to go to a back five after taking the lead and added that they failed to stop the crosses into the box. He added:<\/p>\n “I’m very, very, very disappointed in in those comments, because it’s, it’s like, ‘Oh, no regrets we tried our best’. Tried our best? What was a good game? That was the good game?”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The former Watford striker said that they had no shots on target in the first half and added that the goal came due to “poor defending” from Argentina<\/a>. He added:<\/p>\n “For someone at the FA, I know they were, ’cause they ain’t gonna do anything, but, you know, just actually listen to those comments, look at the games in a week, when there’s no emotion. And then that’s just up a simple question. Whoever makes the decision. If that guy thinks this is the best, we ain’t gonna win. So either sack him, or you leave you leave your job.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Thomas Tuchel’s current contract will expire after the end of UEFA Euros 2028. <\/p>\n The Three Lions appointed Thomas Tuchel as their head coach in January 2025. He has taken charge of 21 games, winning 16, losing three and drawing two. He signed a contract extension earlier this year, valid until the end of the Euros 2028, co-hosted by England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.<\/p>\n After their FIFA World Cup elimination on Wednesday, Tuchel was asked about his future, and he answered (h\/t Sky Sports<\/a><\/em>):<\/p>\n “We keep on going with the contract until the home Euros. I’m looking forward to that even though right now it’s difficult to look that far ahead.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n In their FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina, England just had 36% possession. They attempted six shots, with three being on target. La Albiceleste, meanwhile, had 14 attempts, with six being on target, and also hit the post twice.<\/p>\n Argentina will now face Spain<\/a> in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. Meanwhile, England will face France in the third-place playoff on Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Thomas Tuchel opens up about his England future after FIFA World Cup elimination<\/h2>\n