Football
2026 FIFA World Cup: tournament highlights, winner, runners-up, records and major upsets
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the largest tournament in the history of football. For the first time, 48 national teams took part, playing 104 matches and scoring a record 308 goals. Spain were crowned World Cup champions after beating Argentina in extra time in the final. This article summarises the key highlights of the 2026 World Cup, including the final result, the podium finishers, individual honours, records, top scorers, upsets and the tournament’s most memorable moments. (more…)
