2026 World Cup: good but not great, with the Balogun affair casting a long shadow
Columnist Jonathan Wilson rates the 2026 World Cup as good rather than great on the pitch, with the tournament's most troubling legacy being the so-called Balogun Affair — a politically driven compromise that was swept aside by the tournament's momentum. The final saw a moment involving Leandro Paredes and Gavi. Wilson argues the full consequences of certain events, including apparent bending to political pressure, may still become clear over time.
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