World Cup 2026 showed football’s true power to unite a divided world, from fan parks in the UAE to Messi, Haaland and Cabo Verde inspiring global hope.

World Cup 2026 showed football’s true power to unite a divided world, from fan parks in the UAE to Messi, Haaland and Cabo Verde inspiring global hope.

While high ticket prices, visa issues and a Trump intervention cast a shadow on the tournament, the engrossing competition has also brought people together.