The highs and lows of a very American World Cup
The highs and lows of a very American World Cup  
Podcast: Full Story
Published On: Thu Jul 16 2026
Description: After a record-breaking 102 matches, the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. As Spain prepares to face Argentina in the final on Monday morning AEST, we unpack the tournament’s defining moments, from presidential interference to controversial video assistant referee (VAR) interventions. Nour Haydar speaks to football writer Sam Lewis about her final predictions and how this World Cup has changed the tournament for ever