The 2026 FIFA World Cup had everything: breathtaking football, political controversy, refereeing debates, unforgettable upsets and a worthy champion. From Iran's participation to Argentina's storm of controversy and Spain's emergence as a second golden generation, this is a look back at the stories, moments and talking points that defined one of the most memorable World Cups in history.

In 2016, I travelled to Cuba just as relations with the United States seemed to be thawing. What I found was a country caught between past and present, shaped by revolution, embargo and adaptation. From empty motorways and colonial towns to Havana’s layered contradictions, the trip left me with more questions than answers, and a lasting sense that Cuba is still negotiating its place between isolation and change.