The 2026 World Cup concluded as a triumph, overcoming initial concerns about high prices and geopolitical tensions. Thrilling football and a strong feel-good factor captivated fans across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Despite fears, the expanded 48-team format delivered exciting matches and unexpected results from debutants. Major stars like Messi and Mbappe shone brightly, contributing to a high-scoring tournament with packed stadiums.

OPINION: The World Cup saw memorable cultural exchanges and some great play. It also may have ushered in a new era of match stoppages.

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

The 2026 World Cup concluded as a triumph, overcoming initial concerns about high prices and geopolitical tensions. Thrilling football and a strong feel-good factor captivated…

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Soccer’s superstars came to the fore on the grandest stage.

Spain took home the World Cup trophy after a 1-0 win over Argentina in extra time in the final. The tournament began on June 11.

As the final match of the 2026 World Cup tournament played out, fans around the world came together and celebrate the beautiful game.

The final whistle may have crowned Spain as world champions, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered for far more than who lifted the trophy.

FIFA turned its World Cup final into a Super Bowl-style spectacle with an elaborate set of performances and golden trophy ceremony.

The World Cup final became much more than a soccer game. It featured a star-packed halftime show, Donald Trump on the trophy stage, and an extra-time win by Spain.

With a wartime host nation, eye-watering ticket prices and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other.

Fifa will no doubt claim that the 2026 edition of its prize asset has been a resounding success. And on most metrics, it won't be wrong.

Like or not, the newly-expanded 48-team World Cup was a bit hit in the United States, Canada and Mexico over the course of the past five weeks

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