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Spain wins 2026 World Cup in expanded tournament
The 2026 World Cup concluded on July 19 with Spain emerging as the champion. The tournament, which spanned 39 days, was the largest in history, featuring 48 national teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities.
Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the event served as a significant platform for global political and cultural expression. The expanded format increased FIFA's economic reach through new markets, increased broadcasting rights, and additional sponsorships. The tournament reached an estimated cumulative audience of 5.5 billion viewers.
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FIFA · Guillermo Sanahuja · Lamine Yamal · Spain · United States
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The cumulative audience for the tournament was estimated at 5.5 billion viewers. www.eldia.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The tournament was hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. www.eldia.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] Spain won the 2026 World Cup. www.eldia.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 2026 World Cup featured 48 teams and 104 matches. www.eldia.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the tournament. www.eldia.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The tournament featured 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities. www.eldia.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The tournament reached an estimated cumulative audience of 5.5 billion viewers. www.eldia.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.lne.es