You don’t need to know the history of every club or player to find your way into football. You just need a good story.
The 2026 World Cup was defined by unbelievable human journeys. Lionel Messi extended his record of World Cup games to 34, and almost won Argentina another title. Cape Verde became overnight underdog heroes with a squad built from largely unknown players, including a 40-year-old goalie, Vozinha. And 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda inspired a nation with his incredible life story: fleeing civil war as a refugee to become one of the Socceroos most exciting new talents.
