The 2026 World Cup will likely be remembered for FIFA's commercial shift toward more ad breaks, despite Spain's historic defensive dominance. Lionel Messi's final brilliance and Erling Haaland's crossover fame were overshadowed by the tournament's Americanization and rule changes.
2026 World Cup: Soccer Arrives Without Defining Moment
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