8 Biggest Surprises From 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup delivered the most chaotic, record-shattering, and emotionally unforgettable tournament in the history of the sport, with 48 teams producing truly endless upsets.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was a spectacle from start to finish, for better or worse

This summer's World Cup, the first in a 48-team format, marked the tournament's return to North America after first staging the competition here in...

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Key takeaways from the World Cup 2026 final as Spain beat Argentina

Midfield dominance, stifling Lionel Messi and gifted wingers - Spain outclassed Argentina to lift the World Cup.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Records and Stats: Every Milestone Broken

FIFA World Cup 2026 records and stats: 308 goals, a record 6.81 million fans, Mbappe's all-time scoring mark, and every milestone from Spain's titl...

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Winners and losers of the 2026 World Cup: From Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lighting up the tournament and Spain's watertight defence to Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar's sad farewells and...

GOAL picks out the biggest winners and losers of the 2026 World Cup, including Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

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World Cup 2026: Every major record broken so far - Sporting Tribune

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already become the most record-breaking edition in the tournament's history, with milestones

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Snakes, Bongs, Drug Busts: 11 Fun Storylines From 2026 World Cup Week One

Some of these little nuggets may have slipped under the radar amid the unrelenting torrent of matches.