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Spaceship stadiums and Ronaldo-mania: Guardian writers’ first impressions of the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup has completed its first week of action.
The 2026 World Cup has completed its first week of action. Guardian writers sharing their first impressions highlight a tournament of stark contrasts, featuring world-class stadiums like LA's SoFi Stadium and Dallas's massive screen, alongside logistical challenges, extreme weather warnings in Kansas City, and mixed local interest in the US. On the pitch, the football has been highly competitive, with big performances from star players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland, and impressive showings from lower-ranked teams.
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- $5
- Price for a bottle of water in the media centre
- 1m sq ft
- Size of the canopy at SoFi Stadium
- 4-1
- Score of US opening win over Paraguay
- 53 years
- Time since the Knicks last won an NBA title
- 48
- Number of teams qualifying for the expanded World Cup
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