The big stories — and best photos — from the 2026 World Cup

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A player in red yells as he runs, chased off-field by players dressed in pink bibs.https://i.cbc.ca/ais/f1b9d3a1-d513-46a0-bef6-9d80276c2024,1784558507735/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C641%2C7291%2C4101%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates the only goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina, in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday." width="620" />

Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, 39 days.

Here's a look back at some of the main storylines from the FIFA World Cup 2026 — as illustrated by some of the tournament's best photos.

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