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Spotlights, VAR And Ego: A World Cup Still Full Of Stories

Farewells, controversial officiating and oversized personalities keep sharing the spotlight with football

Published on July 8, 2026


Spotlights, VAR And Ego: A World Cup Still Full Of Stories

By the time the World Cup finally paused for a day, it almost felt strange not to have football filling every hour. The Round of 16 had come to an end, the quarterfinals had yet to begin, and the tournament had already produced enough unforgettable moments for several World Cups.

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