- Argentina's manager, Lionel Scaloni, was surprised by England's defensive substitutions after they took the lead in their World Cup semi-final, having anticipated attacking changes.
- Scaloni had prepared for England to introduce pacey forwards like Bukayo Saka or Noni Madueke, but Thomas Tuchel instead brought on defensive players, including Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn, and Nico O’Reilly.
- England's tactical shift to a back five and deeper play after Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute goal allowed Argentina to increase pressure and make attacking changes.
- Argentina capitalised on England's defensive approach, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winning goal in stoppage time after an equaliser from Enzo Fernandez.
- England captain Harry Kane and centre-back Marc Guehi expressed disappointment with the team's strategy to 'hold on' to a 1-0 lead, though the FA continues to support Tuchel.
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