2026 World Cup Ends as a Global Spectacle Amid Political Undercurrents
The 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, delivered historic attendance, massive television audiences and standout displays from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, while political tensions involving Iran, visa concerns and the relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino simmered beneath the surface.
Jul 24, 2026