The moments that defined the 2026 World Cup

Every four years, the World Cup reminds us why we fall in love with sports in the first place.The 2026 tournament was one of firsts. For the first time, three countries — Canada, Mexico, and the United States — shared hosting duties. For the first time, the field expanded from 32 to 48 teams, giving more nations a chance to compete on the sport's biggest stage and more federations the opportunity to showcase their depth.That expansion brought historic debuts for Cape Verde, Jordan, C