World Cup 2026: It's more than just football — the magic still exists

Real legacy of this tournament will be found in billions of people, for 90 minutes at a time, remembering that football still possesses a rare and precious ability to bring us together, writes Colin Sheridan

A fan celebrates at a restaurant in Buenos Aires after Argentina beat England in the semi-final on July 15. Picture: Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty

The temptation, as every World Cup draws to a close, is to rank it. 

Was it better than Qatar? Better than Russia? Better than France in 1998?