World Cup 2026: What's next for the beautiful game? | CNA Correspondent

Six weeks, 104 matches, a Spanish victory. The 2026 FIFA World Cup promised drama and delivered in ways no one predicted. Arnold Gay speaks to correspondents Mitch McCann and Matthew Mohan to ask if the joy outweighed the chaos - and what the world's biggest sporting event leaves behind.

00:00 Intro
02:01 Did Spain deserve the title?
04:00 Is this football's new era?
08:40 Did the expanded tournament work?
10:43 England's semi-final disappointment
11:45 FIFA, politics and tournament credibility
15:23 Has Asian football progressed?
17:04 Lessons for future World Cup hosts
19:20 Can football stay affordable?

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