The expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup concluded in New Jersey with Spain defeating Argentina. Featuring 104 games, the tournament delivered historic underdog runs, high-tech VAR drama, dynamic ticket price backlash, and political spotlighting across North America
Lionel Messi urged Argentina to correct "many mistakes" after the defending champions narrowly escaped an all-time World Cup upset, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to book a high-stakes Round of 16 showdown against Egypt
