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• Thomas Tuchel has got to find a way to get the best out of his top technical talent ahead of Euro 2028. No other country in the world would leave Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold at home, writes IAN LADYMAN16 July 2026, 9:32 pm
  IAN LADYMAN IN ATLANTA: Can Tuchel's England end their long barren run without a trophy on home soil? Daily Mail Sport examines the big questions facing the national game.
  
• Enzo Fernandez brutally mocks England with cheeky social media post after Argentina inflicted World Cup semi-final heartbreak on Three Lions16 July 2026, 8:26 pm
  Fernandez has risked further upsetting England fans after appearing to troll the Three Lions following Argentina's victory in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
  
• Argentina stars face nervous wait over potential ban for holding up 'Malvinas' banner after win over England as FIFA reveal they will 'decide further steps'16 July 2026, 8:13 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN IN ATLANTA: A number of Argentina's jubilant squad, including two that ply their trade in England, lifted the sign following their 2-1 victory.
  
• Harry Kane breaks his silence after England exit as Three Lions captain bemoans 'missing final piece of the jigsaw' and urges team to 'go again'16 July 2026, 8:12 pm
  England captain Harry Kane has taken to social media to share his disappointment at his team's World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina, admitting the 2-1 defeat in Atlanta was 'hard to take'. 
  
• Under-fire Thomas Tuchel criticises the DNA of England's players after World Cup exit - as Three Lions boss claims 'no structure in the world could have helped us' against Argentina16 July 2026, 8:00 pm
  CRAIG HOPE IN ATLANTA: Tuchel, who has vowed to stay on for the Euros, has been heavily criticised for his substitutions and tactical changes during the semi-final defeat in Atlanta.
  
• The inside story of how England's World Cup unravelled: Self-inflicted wounds, Thomas Tuchel's 'what the f***' outbursts, exhaustion pre-Argentina, sulking stars and players' anger at defensive tactics16 July 2026, 7:23 pm
  There was a power outage at England's team hotel three days before the Argentina game. In hindsight, it became an unfortunate metaphor.
  
• Furious NFL legend JJ Watt slams MLS team for disrespecting his wife in brutal social media post16 July 2026, 6:57 pm
  The former defensive end, 37, and former soccer star, 34, attended Real Salt Lake's friendly against English side Burnley ahead of the MLS season returning after the World Cup break.
  
• From wonder saves to an iron will amid injury setbacks, why Craig Gordon may just be the greatest Scottish goalkeeper of all time16 July 2026, 6:38 pm
  The fairytale ending which he craved - and would certainly have deserved - ultimately eluded Craig Gordon.
  
• Arsenal agree £34m deal to sign Greek attacker Christos Tzolis - as Nottingham Forest prepare £45m bid for Tottenham midfielder: WINDOW WATCH16 July 2026, 6:23 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• American World Cup fans lose their minds after discovering the third-place playoff: 'What kind of loser bulls*** is that?'16 July 2026, 6:19 pm
  The winner of Saturday's game will receive a bronze medal, while there is an extra [225]million in prizemoney available for the winner between England and France, too.
  
• Gary Neville doubles down on criticism of Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez after being called 'stupid': Pundit claims they make 'too many mistakes' and Argentina 'won because of Messi - not their centre-backs!'16 July 2026, 5:50 pm
  Neville had described Martinez and Romero as the 'best, worst centre-back pairing in the world' ahead of Argentina's 2-1 win over England in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
  
• Feeling like a winner, Leo? Grinning Messi poses with Argentina room-mate in hotel selfie the morning after booking champions' place in World Cup final16 July 2026, 4:25 pm
  Lionel Messi has been pictured savouring Argentina's dramatic World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday night.
  
• Shocking moment Argentina fans launch objects at YouTuber IShowSpeed during World Cup semi-final... after FIFA launched investigation into racism claims16 July 2026, 4:08 pm
  The popular internet personality, who boasts 57 million subscribers on YouTube and 53 million followers on TikTok , has livestreamed games throughout the tournament.
  
• Inside Arsenal's 'patient' transfer window strategy: Why Andrea Berta is unfazed by lack of business, how 'machine' is working round the clock to secure bargains and the defender who could replace sidelined William Saliba16 July 2026, 4:02 pm
  Mikel Arteta and sporting director Berta are taking a measured approach, shaped by the unique challenges of a World Cup year and the need to manage a squad pushed to its physical limits.
  
• Oliver Glasner's to-do list: The gap in Nottingham Forest squad he's close to filling, keeping Evangelos Marinakis happy - and the line at his unveiling that set him apart from his predecessors16 July 2026, 4:01 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Oliver Glasner has been at Nottingham Forest for only three days but already his in-tray is filling up.