World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts

The Guardian's sports team has published their final awards and verdicts from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting standout moments from the tournament. Among the notable results was a dramatic Paraguay vs Germany match that ended 1-1, with Paraguay eliminating Germany in a penalty shootout in the last-32 stage. The piece also references Erling Haaland and a memorable match at the Azteca stadium as key tournament highlights.