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2026 FIFA World Cup Review: Hit Or Hype? The Good, Bad & Ugly

2026 FIFA World Cup Review: Hit Or Hype? The Good, Bad & Ugly

First Sports
20 July 2026, 7:39 PM IST
Rupha Ramani
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2026 FIFA World Cup Review: Hit Or Hype? The Good, Bad & Ugly

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Was the 2026 FIFA World Cup truly the greatest tournament ever, or did controversy overshadow football's biggest stage? From the successful expansion to 48 teams and inspiring underdog stories like Cape Verde, to record-breaking attendances, this World Cup delivered unforgettable football. But it also sparked fierce debates over dynamic ticket pricing, political interference, travel bans, hydration breaks, halftime shows, and the growing Americanisation of the sport. In this special analysis, Rupha Ramani breaks down everything that worked, everything that didn't, and whether FIFA's boldest World Cup yet ultimately lived up to Gianni Infantino's promise of creating 'the biggest event in the history of mankind'.
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