Published Jul 21, 2026, 11:05 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Here are 48 reasons to cherish the World Cup (minus the Geopolitics)
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The Geopolitics World Cup is already fading from view, replaced by a thin July gruel of pre-season friendlies and transfer tales. But there’s still time to cast another look back over the 48-team, 104-game, 308-goal leviathan that has dominated the last six weeks of our lives. Without further ado, here are 48 reasons to cherish this year’s World Cup (minus the Geopolitics). The very first game between Mexico and South Africa saw three red cards dished out, ITV showing off their studio’s Manhatta