England advances with controversy in the locker room

The English team defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time and advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. The victory, however, was marked by a media clash between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham that exposed internal tensions at a crucial moment in the tournament.

Tuchel questions and Bellingham responds

After the match, Tuchel stated that the team had been "lucky" and criticized the performance for technical errors and lack of consistency. The words were surprising because they came after a brilliant performance by Bellingham, the author of both winning goals. The Real Madrid midfielder defended the team and highlighted the difficulty of facing figures like Haaland and Ødegaard, while also calling for maintaining a positive atmosphere ahead of the semifinal.

Calm before the clash with Argentina

Tuchel tried to tone it down by clarifying that his comments were a football analysis and denied any internal conflicts. Harry Kane also intervened, calling for calm and emphasizing that the demands of the coaching staff can be beneficial. England will face Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The winner will play in the final on July 19, while the loser will compete for third place on the 18th.

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