The Daily · Sunday, 4 October 2026
Tuchel's England Still Haunted by Argentina as Nations League Action Continues
More than a month on from the World Cup, Thomas Tuchel confirmed what many suspected: England have not yet moved past their semifinal collapse against Argentina. Having led and come within minutes of a first World Cup final since 1966, only to concede twice late on, Tuchel acknowledged the psychological weight of that implosion is still sitting with his squad. It is a candid admission, and a useful lens through which to view England's Nations League campaign, where a 7-0 thrashing of Croatia on Saturday leaves them second in Group A3 behind Spain.
Elsewhere in Nations League action, Germany were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Greece in Thessaloniki, leaving the hosts level with the Netherlands at the top of Group A2, while Denmark edged Wales 1-0 through a Rasmus Hojlund penalty — Wales's third defeat in four matches and a result that deepens their troubles in the group.
In the Women's Super League, Chelsea moved to the top of the table with a 3-0 win over West Ham, a day that also saw London City put Tottenham to the sword. Portugal, meanwhile, kept their World Cup qualifying campaign perfect with a win over Norway, managing comfortably without Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Tuchel Says England Still Recovering from World Cup Semifinal Loss to Argentina
England are still dealing with the aftermath of their World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. England had taken the lead and were close to reaching their first World Cup final since 1966, but conceded twice in the final five minutes to lose the match. England's best chance at a first World Cup final in nearly 60 years slipped away in the closing minutes, and Tuchel acknowledges the psychological weight of that collapse is still being felt by the squad.
Spain Beat Czechia as England Thrash Croatia 7-0 in Nations League
Spain defeated Czechia to move three points clear at the top of Nations League Group A3. England's 7-0 thrashing of Croatia on Saturday puts the group in sharp focus, with Spain leading the standings ahead of England in second place.
Chelsea go top of WSL as London City thrash Spurs
Chelsea moved to the top of the Women's Super League in a round of fixtures that also saw London City put Tottenham to the sword. The results shift the standings meaningfully with Chelsea now leading the table.
Bradford Face Reading Without Manager After Alexander Steps Down
Graham Alexander has resigned as Bradford City manager, leaving the League One leaders unsettled ahead of their match against Reading. Interim coaches Mark Trueman and Colin Doyle took charge and held a squad meeting to steady the group. Bradford sit top of League One, chasing a return to the second tier for the first time in 23 years.