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England Lost the World Cup. It Was Always Going to Lose.

New York Times Wednesday 15 July 2026, 21:25 UTC By Matthew Rose 1 min read
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The football team, like Britain itself, is burdened by the dead weight of impossible expectations.

The football team, like Britain itself, is burdened by the dead weight of impossible expectations.
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