England were one goal away from the World Cup Final… until it all fell apart.
This week on Five Aside, the boys break down England's dramatic collapse against Argentina, asking the big question: Did Thomas Tuchel get it completely wrong?
From questionable substitutions and a defensive meltdown to Messi rolling back the years and Scaloni's tactical masterclass, we unpack why England froze under pressure while Argentina simply refused to die.
We also preview the blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final, debating whether Spain's beautiful football can overcome Argentina's grit, mentality, and Messi magic.
⚽ Was Tuchel the problem?
🐐 Is Messi producing one last masterpiece?
🏆 Who lifts the World Cup?
Join the debate in the comments!
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome back & England heartbreak
02:20 – Rewatching the semi-final: things we missed live
03:00 – Opium Atlanta World Cup Final Watch Party announcement
05:00 – Breaking down England vs Argentina
07:20 – Did Tuchel get the substitutions wrong?
10:10 – England's mentality under pressure
13:40 – Why Tuchel deserves the blame
18:40 – "It's not in England's DNA?" – Tuchel's comments discussed
22:00 – Squad selection & missed opportunities
29:00 – The back five debate
35:00 – Argentina's mentality & Enzo Fernandez praise
39:30 – Scaloni's calm leadership
40:30 – Messi's incredible performance despite his age
47:30 – Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final preview
50:00 – Can Spain's possession beat Argentina's intensity?
53:00 – Final predictions
