Reflecting on Unforgettable Moments From the 2026 World Cup
WHO:
the-sun.com - FIFA’s Team of the Tournament includes Jude Bellingham (England), Kylian Mbappe (France), Lionel Messi (Argentina), and Vozinha (Cape Verde).
the-sun.com - David Beckham was present at the World Cup matches.
the-sun.com - Thomas Tuchel is the England manager.
the-sun.com - Gianni Infantino is the FIFA chief.
the-sun.com - Donald Trump is the President of the United States.
WHAT:
the-sun.com - The Democratic Republic of Congo, ranked 46th in the world, held Portugal to a draw before giving England a scare in the Round of 32.
the-sun.com - Curacao, with a population of 156,000, earned a point against Ecuador.
the-sun.com - Cape Verde, with a population of 525,000, advanced to the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw against Spain.
the-sun.com - Rodri, a player from Spain, won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.
the-sun.com - The tournament was the highest-scoring World Cup ever, with 308 goals scored over 104 matches, and Panama was the only team that did not score.
the-sun.com - Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha received praise for his performance despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina after extra time.
the-sun.com - The tournament featured a record 308 goals over 104 matches.
the-sun.com - The US team was defeated 4-1 by Belgium in the quarter-finals.
the-sun.com - Oasis's song "Wonderwall" re-entered the charts after being sung by England fans.
the-sun.com - FIFA was accused of compromising the sport's integrity by overturning a red card for Folarin Balogun.
WHERE:
the-sun.com - The opening ceremony took place in Mexico City.
the-sun.com - The final match was held in New York.
the-sun.com - The Azteca Stadium is located in Mexico City.
the-sun.com - Scotland fans were notably present in Boston.
WHEN:
the-sun.com - Shakira performed at the opening ceremony, marking her fourth World Cup performance.
the-sun.com - The US team played against Paraguay in the quarter-finals.
WHY:
the-sun.com - FIFA expanded the tournament to 48 teams to allow lower-ranked teams to compete.
the-sun.com - President Trump reportedly called Gianni Infantino to express his disapproval of the red card given to Folarin Balogun.
HOW:
the-sun.com - FIFA chief Gianni Infantino traveled nearly 60,000 miles to attend 44 matches, including attending two matches on 13 occasions in one day.
the-sun.com - The tournament included various entertainment acts, such as Shakira and Burna Boy performing the official World Cup song "Dai Dai."
(UPDATED July 25, 2026 01:27 UTC)
In a thrilling World Cup tournament, the Democratic Republic of Congo held Portugal to a draw and nearly upset England in the Round of 32, while Curacao managed to earn a point against Ecuador. Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stage after a goalless draw with Spain, and Rodri from Spain was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. This World Cup set a record for the highest-scoring tournament ever, with 308 goals scored across 104 matches, although Panama was the only team that failed to find the net, and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino traveled nearly 60,000 miles to attend 44 matches, including two matches on 13 different occasions in one day.
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(UPDATED July 24, 2026 20:23 UTC)
The FIFA Team of the Tournament features standout players like Jude Bellingham from England, Kylian Mbappe from France, Lionel Messi from Argentina, and Vozinha from Cape Verde, who received praise despite his team's 3-2 defeat to Argentina after extra time. The tournament, which took place in Mexico City and concluded with the final match in New York, saw a record 308 goals scored over 104 matches, while President Trump expressed his disapproval of a controversial decision involving a red card for Folarin Balogun. The opening ceremony included a performance by Shakira, marking her fourth World Cup appearance, and the US team faced a tough quarter-final match against Belgium, losing 4-1.