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Tuchel says England reluctant for France third-place match
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England coach Thomas Tuchel said neither England nor France wants to play the third-place match at FIFA World Cup 2026.
England lost to Argentina 2-1 in the semi-final after taking a 1-0 lead; Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez scored for Argentina.
France lost to Spain 2-0 in the other semi-final.
Tuchel criticized the third-place match, stating players want to play the final, not the consolation game.
Tuchel acknowledged reaching the semi-finals is an achievement but said he and the team are demanding and disappointed.
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