Have not peaked yet', says Tuchel before England-Argentina semifinal

Have not peaked yet', says Tuchel before England-Argentina semifinal. England manager Thomas Tuchel said he does not feel burdened by history as he targets a first World Cup final in 60 years against Argentina on Wednesday. He said he feels the team is tense but “normal” in the lead-up, and emphasized the players’ competitiveness, hunger and excitement. Tuchel noted that the semifinal will be the first time Lionel Messi faces England, at age 39. He highlighted that England’s Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane have each scored six goals in the 2026 tournament. On fitness, the report says Declan Rice is fit after recovering from illness, while Jarell Quansah remains suspended after a red card versus Mexico. Tuchel also addressed Messi and Argentina’s consistency, praising Lionel Scaloni’s experience. The article ties the rivalry’s past meetings to iconic World Cup moments and says England trained the day before the match.