The Papers: 'World Cup dream over' and 'Mahmood for chancellor'
British newspapers are reacting to England's defeat by Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with headlines focusing on the heartbreak of the loss. The coverage highlights the national disappointment following the team's failure to reach the final.
Why it matters
It reflects the cultural significance of football in the UK and the intense media scrutiny surrounding the national team.
Image caption, It is heartbreaking reading for England fans this morning as the loss to Argentina is covered across all the papers. "England's World Cup dream over" says the Daily Telegraph, after "Argentina scores two goals in seven minutes to shatter hopes of place in final". It adds: "[Harry] Kane's men snatch defeat from jaws of victory after taking lead in second half."
Image caption, "Wonderbawl", the Sun says in a nod to the Oasis dirge, featuring a compilation of devastated England players burying their heads in their hands. "It's 60 years of hurt as brave lions sunk by late Argie goals," the paper writes, as the England side fails to replicate their success at the 1966 World Cup at Wembley Stadium against West Germany.
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