Has the 2026 World Cup been the best ever?

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The 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 nations across Canada, Mexico, and the US, has been hailed as the biggest ever.
Stats show it's been exciting with high goal averages, a record number of late winners, and open play goals.
Attendances are high, and star players are performing well, but controversies over ticket prices, hydration breaks, and refereeing persist.

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The 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 nations across Canada, Mexico, and the US, has been hailed as the biggest ever. Stats show it's been exciting with high goal averages, a record number of late winners, and open play goals. Attendances are high, and star players are performing well, but controversies over ticket prices, hydration breaks, and refereeing persist.

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