England coach Tuchel says team still feels World Cup loss before France playoff

England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel has said his side will carry the sting of their semi‑final defeat into the third‑place playoff against France. The German‑born manager, who led England to a 1‑0 loss to Argentina in the Olympic semi‑final, stressed that the team will use the disappointment as fuel for the upcoming bronze‑medal match.

The semi‑final, played at Paris’s Stade de France, saw England fall short after a solitary goal from the Argentine side. Tuchel praised his players’ resilience but acknowledged that the loss left the squad with a heavy burden. He added that the team will focus on the next game, aiming to salvage a medal and finish the tournament on a positive note.

The third‑place match is scheduled for the following weekend at the same venue, with England facing France in a chance to secure bronze. Both teams will be eager to turn the setback into a triumph, offering fans a final showcase of Olympic football before the event concludes.