A worthy champion, President Trump getting involved, record ticket prices – what will we remember the 2026 FIFA World Cup for?
A worthy world champion, a call from the US president, security concerns and a few pleasant surprises: The biggest World Cup ever is now over. So what will we remember about the 2026 World Cup?
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