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

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The 2026 World Cup has concluded, with the tournament featuring notable matches and individual performances across various host venues. Among the highlights was the performance of Erling Haaland, who broke records during the competition, and the historic atmosphere at the Estadio Azteca.

A focal point of the tournament was the round-of-32 match between Germany and Paraguay, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The subsequent penalty shootout, which resulted in a victory for Paraguay, was identified as a defining moment of the event due to the high level of drama and the rarity of a German defeat in such circumstances.

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