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A record nine Asian teams competed in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but only Australia and Japan advanced past the group stage. Both lost in the Round of 32, while five AFC sides finished winless. FIFA reviews performances, emerging talents, and future outlook for each nation.
FIFA highlights all 43 goals from outside the penalty area at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi broke the record for most long-range goals in tournament history, while Jurgen Klinsmann noted a doubling of such goals compared to 2022.
The 2026 World Cup was a tournament of conflicting emotions, blending entertaining but forgettable matches with a few epics. Its main legacy may be the non-football precedents set by FIFA, raising concerns for the future of the sport.
FansEurope has criticised the 2026 World Cup as a failure for supporters and called on stakeholders to demand reform.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup saw numerous records broken, including oldest and youngest scorers, most assists, and most clean sheets. Players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Cristiano Ronaldo set new milestones, while coaches like Didier Deschamps surpassed long-standing marks.
A four-day FIFA block party at Fanatics Fest in New York concluded on July 19, featuring stars like Rob Gronkowski, Justin Bieber, and Tom Brady. The event included trophy displays, gaming areas, and a watch party for the 2026 World Cup final.
The BBC has released a closing montage of its coverage of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, capturing the highs, lows and colour of the tournament.
BBC Sport reporters reflect on the 2026 World Cup, naming Lionel Messi as player of the tournament, Pau Cubarsi as breakout star, and Michael Olise's scissor-kick as a memorable moment. Rodi won the official Golden Ball award.
Kylian Mbappe has won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player to win the award twice. He led Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland in the scoring race.
Spain defeated a 10-man Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The match, covered by BBC Radio 5 Live, featured analysis from experts including Guillem Balague and Tim Vickery.
Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, scoring 10 goals in 2026. Rodri won the Golden Ball as Spain swept other awards. Mbappe now holds the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with 22 goals.
Fifa's social media protection service reported a 14-fold increase in harmful posts during the 2026 World Cup compared to 2022, with over seven million messages removed and more than 200,000 abusive posts flagged.
FIFA generated a record $7.6bn from Qatar 2022 and expects even higher revenue from the expanded 48-team 2026 tournament. While broadcasters and sponsors profit from massive viewership, fans face soaring ticket prices, dynamic pricing, and inflated travel costs.
Alan Shearer says Thomas Tuchel should keep his job despite England's World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina, arguing the manager needs time to reflect and improve. Shearer criticizes Tuchel's defensive tactics but believes the two-year contract extension gives him the chance to lead England into Euro 2028.
Africa sent its largest-ever contingent to the 2026 World Cup. While five teams exited after conceding late goals, debutants Cape Verde and others made history. Only Morocco reached the quarter-finals, but the continent showed progress ahead of the 2030 tournament in Africa.
Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning side and the 2026 finalists share parallels but differ in experience and style. This article compares the two XIs position by position, highlighting key stats and narratives.
England captain Harry Kane says the team are 'missing that final piece of the jigsaw' after their 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions led 1-0 but conceded two late goals, sparking criticism of manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive approach.
Goals scored in the World Cup third-place play-off count toward the Golden Boot race. With France and England in the match, players like Mbappé, Kane, Bellingham, and Dembélé can still win the award. Historically, seven Golden Boot winners scored in the play-off, and four needed those goals to claim the prize.
Lionel Messi, aged 39, delivered two assists to help Argentina come from behind and beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final. He now has eight goals and four assists in the tournament, setting up a final against Spain.
BBC Sport launches a daily 'Who am I?' football quiz. Players guess a mystery footballer using clues, scoring points for fewer attempts. Today's quiz features a World Cup star, with clues by Adam Millington.
