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Thomas Tuchel is already reshaping what it means to manage England. After his first training sessions with the national side, players were reportedly buzzing, with one immediate verdict circulating through the squad — that this is what an elite environment actually feels like. More tactical sophistication, more depth, and a German coach making the so-called impossible job look like a natural fit.
Meanwhile the World Cup is underway and defending champions Argentina kick off their two thousand twenty six campaign against Algeria in Kansas City today, with Lionel Messi leading the charge in Group J. The projected lineup has the usual suspects around him, and the whole tournament is watching to see how far this Argentina side can go in what could be Messi's final World Cup appearance on the grandest stage.
And speaking of the grandest stages, France are preparing to open their World Cup account against Senegal, with Désiré Doué expected to start on the left wing ahead of Marcus Thuram. William Saliba anchors the defense. France enter as genuine contenders, but questions around that attacking shape mean Didier Deschamps has real decisions to make before kickoff Tuesday night.
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