Norway's return and surprise champion – the biggest stories of the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup held across the USA, Mexico and Canada has come to a close, delivering several memorable surprises. Norway, led by Erling Haaland, won hearts worldwide with a spectacular return to the tournament's top stage. However, the ranking of the biggest positive upsets places another team — the tournament's "Cinderella" side — in first place.