Thomas Tuchel praised the National Team and sought to ease the tension before the semifinal: "It's important not to dwell on history"

The semifinal between Argentina and England promises to be one of the most intense matches of the 2026 World Cup. In this sense, the historical rivalry between both teams is once again at the center of attention, although the English team has tried to downplay the drama of the context and focus exclusively on the football.

In the press conference before the match, the coach of the Three Lions, Thomas Tuchel, acknowledged the symbolic weight this confrontation has for Argentines, but made it clear that his squad does not intend to feed off that past. "I think it's important not to go into history because it has nothing to do with us and it doesn't help us", stated the German coach. He added: "We know that history is a very important part of Argentine culture and that it moves them, it's very sad but it's fair".

Beyond the context, Tuchel anticipated a highly demanding match filled with emotions. "I think there will be changes in mood, that it will be emotional. Considering the style of both and what is at stake, I would be surprised if it were a calm, relaxed, and easy match. It will be an emotional rollercoaster. That is basically what we expect and what we came for. We are happy to face it and to give a good fight", he expressed.