Is This the Best World Cup Ever? A Look Back at the Good, Bad, and Ugly

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The 2026 World Cup is praised for its high goal count and underdog stories, contrasting with the 2006 tournament.
Despite exciting matches and star player performances, disappointments like Cristiano Ronaldo's and Brazil's exits, along with VAR controversies and racist incidents, mar the event.

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The 2026 World Cup is praised for its high goal count and underdog stories, contrasting with the 2006 tournament. Despite exciting matches and star player performances, disappointments like Cristiano Ronaldo's and Brazil's exits, along with VAR controversies and racist incidents, mar the event.

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