WORLD CUP DAILY: 'Baffling' England calls, Messi to meet Yamal, and Bohs progress but Derry falter
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Phil Egan discusses the fallout from England's semi-final loss to Argentina and various football updates including Messi's leadership and FAI Cup news.
Phil Egan is back with Friday’s World Cup Daily as the fallout from England’s semi-final collapse to Argentina rolls on — and Thomas Tuchel insists he’s “100% committed” despite the criticism of his late defensive switches and questions over England’s identity. Tim Vickery, Seamus Flanagan and Ben Symes dissect the baffling subs, the lack of an “outball”, and how Argentina adapted on the fly to flip the game. Plus, Lionel Messi on Argentina’s belief ahead of Sunday’s final with Spain, and Vickery on Lionel Scaloni’s biggest triumph: integrating Messi as the team’s vocal leader. There’s also LOI and FAI Cup news, with Derry’s European dropdown, Bohemians progressing, and a furious reaction to the Ringmahon Rangers fiasco. World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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