{
  "id": 9355793,
  "title": "England still carrying ‘scar’ of World Cup exit – Saka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/england-still-carrying-scar-of-world-cup-exit-saka",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T15:14:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/england-still-carrying-scar-of-world-cup-exit-saka/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "England winger Bukayo Saka has admitted that the national team is still carrying the emotional \"scar\" of their heartbreaking 2026 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, even as they prepare to launch a new Nations League campaign. Despite bouncing back to claim third place with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match, the disappointment of missing out on the ultimate prize lingers. Saka emphasized that while the squad is trying to move on as soon as possible, the scar will heal when it heals itself, and that the focus is now on securing top spot in their Nations League group.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "England players carrying World Cup scar - Saka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/england-players-carrying-world-cup-scar-saka",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:03:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Saka says England still have 'scar' from World Cup semi-final loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/saka-says-england-still-have-scar-from-world-cup-semi-final-loss",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:13:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "England still carrying ‘scar’ of World Cup exit – Saka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/england-still-carrying-scar-of-world-cup-exit-saka-9359610",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:36:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}