Kunal Pradhan's World Cup wrap

Lionel Messi played in his final World Cup at age 39, with US President Donald Trump in attendance.

Spain's 'genius' was highlighted as a key theme of the 2026 World Cup.

The article argues VAR (Video Assistant Referee) must be 'booted, or at least rebooted'.

Messi's 2026 performance proved he could still compete against players born after his World Cup debut 20 years earlier.

Kunal Pradhan’s wrap analyzes how the 2026 World Cup reflects broader life and football trends.