The highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup

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There was a hero's welcome for the Spanish soccer team as they arrived in Madrid, where throngs of fans cheered their triumphant World Cup win. Spain's victory ended Argentina and its star Lionel Messi's reign, and caps off a tournament that defied expectations on several fronts. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of "The Long Game." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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