Donald Trump has criticized England manager Thomas Tuchel regarding the team’s tactical approach during their 2-1 loss to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinal. Although Anthony Gordon secured an early second-half lead for England, Argentina responded late in the match. Enzo Fernandez scored an equalizer in the 85th minute, followed by a header from Lautaro Martinez in the 92nd minute that sealed the victory.
Speaking at a FIFA event at Trump Tower in New York, the former U.S. president faulted Tuchel for instructing his squad to focus on defending their narrow advantage. Trump specifically mentioned Harry Kane, noting that playing his golf companion in a defensive role was a tactical error. He remarked that shifting their top offensive talent to the back line ultimately cost the team their position in the tournament.
