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• 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, 6:54 pm
  There was a power outage at England's team hotel three days before the Argentina game. In hindsight, it became an unfortunate metaphor.
  
• 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.
  
• 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, 6:16 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.
  
• 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, 6:08 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.
  
• 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, 6:02 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Furious NFL legend JJ Watt slams MLS team for disrespecting his wife in brutal social media post16 July 2026, 5:50 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.
  
• 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.
  
• The FA's gamble on Thomas Tuchel has failed. He was outcoached and turned to neanderthal football. Now I fear what comes next, writes OLIVER HOLT16 July 2026, 3:55 pm
  Thomas Tuchel was supposed to be the man who would turn water into wine. That was what the Football Association told us.
  
• Crying Jude Bellingham is consoled by his parents and WAG Ashlyn Castro after England's World Cup semi-final heartbreak16 July 2026, 3:53 pm
  Jude Bellingham was comforted by family and friends after England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday.