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Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt

Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
BBC News Thursday 16 July 2026, 01:35 UTC 1 min read
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England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.

England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
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