48 Reasons to Cherish the 2026 World Cup — A Post-Tournament Celebration

The Guardian's Football Daily newsletter looks back at the 2026 World Cup — 48 teams, 104 matches and 308 goals — with a list of 48 reasons to celebrate the tournament, deliberately setting aside its geopolitical controversies. The piece is framed as a nostalgic farewell before the pre-season friendly circuit takes over. The full list is available to Guardian subscribers only.