European Football · Sunday, September 27, 2026
England: the 55th-minute syndrome against Spain
Tuchel's England side crumbles again around the 55th minute, just as against Argentina, revealing fragilities on the road to 2026.
By Editorial team

England suffers another programmed setback: after dominating Spain and taking the lead, the Three Lions systematically collapse at the 55th minute. This scenario repeats the one observed against Argentina in July. Thomas Tuchel must identify the causes of these recurrent mid-match breakdowns to consolidate his project before the 2026 World Cup. These two setbacks nonetheless offer different lessons and encourage tactical optimization.