OPINION: Despite controversies, thrilling football made this World Cup unforgettable.
PremiumOpinionHome / Sport / Football / Football World CupOpinion byNZ Herald22 Jul, 2026 06:01 AM10 mins to readSport Headlines | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.After an enthralling 39 days on and off the field, the World Cup has left us with a heap of sizzling hot takes.‘Poor refereeing’Sam Sherry – The refereeing was an all-time low
The refereeing at this World Cup was, overall, one of the worst I have seen at
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