Archive · 20 Jul 2026

2026 World Cup ends with record 104 games

2026 World Cup ends with record 104 games

The 2026 World Cup was the biggest ever, with 48 teams playing 104 matches across three countries.

Spain and Argentina played in the final.

There were exciting games, like Cape Verde almost beating Argentina, and big stars like Kylian Mbappé scored lots of goals.

Some new rules, like hydration breaks, were not popular with fans.

Tickets were very expensive, but lots of people still came to watch.

There were also some political issues, like problems with the Iranian team's visas.

The tournament had lots of drama and some controversial decisions using video reviews.

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