Messi's Magic Masks England's Tactical Failures Lionel Messi's individual brilliance overshadowed Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions as Argentina celebrated a World Cup triumph over England.
Amidst the adoration for Messi, it is easy to overlook the role that Tuchel's tactics played in England's downfall.
Tuchel's team approached the game with an overly cautious and defensive mindset, which ultimately allowed Messi to orchestrate Argentina's comeback victory.