England supporters faced a grim morning as national newspapers detailed the squad’s elimination from the World Cup following a loss to Argentina. The Daily Telegraph headlined “England’s World Cup dream over,” noting how Argentina surged ahead with two goals in quick succession. The Sun highlighted the team’s distress with a “Wonderbawl” feature, while the Daily Star leaned into the rivalry with a “Kaned by Messi” banner.
Other outlets shared the sentiment of defeat. The Metro featured goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s missed save, the Daily Mirror showcased a dejected Jude Bellingham, and the Daily Mail captured the collective national agony. The Guardian, meanwhile, paired their coverage of the England defeat with a report on Nigel Farage, alleging he claimed to require a million pounds annually to compensate for lost earnings if he ran for office, linked to a five-million-pound gift from Christopher Harborne.
On the political front, the Financial Times reported that Andy Burnham, poised to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, is considering Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for the role of chancellor. Markets reportedly viewed the possibility of a chancellor from the right of the Labour Party favorably. The Times noted Burnham has not dismissed the possibility of a wealth tax to address public finances, and the i Paper highlighted new plans for a negotiating body to manage annual pay increases for care workers.
