The curtain has fallen on the North American World Cup—the biggest and richest ever in the competition’s 96-year history—and Sir David Beckham is confident it will have a lasting legacy on soccer in the United States.
On the pitch, a Spain side led by Lamine Yamal and Golden Ball winner Rodri triumphed—the Europeans success embodied by a soccer culture rooted in technique and collective play. La Roja added another star to its crest after dominating the tournament and defeating Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the final, with the 1–0 margin of victory not reflective of just how good Spain was.
