Published Jul 8, 2026, 12:45 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
World Cup 2026: Superstar players, politics and hydration breaks among the standout themes of tournament so far
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A rest day at the World Cup provides the opportunity to take stock of how the biggest-ever edition has gone so far. Have pre-tournament presumptions about off-field issues been proved correct? Which players and teams have set the storylines on the field? And what will be the legacy of the 2026 competition? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player This is a modal window.