Gary Lineker considers the 2026 World Cup a success despite acknowledging issues like high ticket prices and specific instances of interference regarding player suspensions.

“But overall, I think it's been I think it's been a triumph really.”

Adam Friedland believes that the current World Cup is an enjoyable event because it provides a perfect platform for star players to perform.

“It's It's actually like the coolest thing about this tournament so far is almost every star seems to have the perfect platform to perform from.”

Chris Ryan believes that team depth is a critical factor for success in the tournament.

“But, I thought that the Germany-Ivory Coast game was indicative of how much depth matters. Ivory Coast didn't have that extra extra wave of talent coming off the bench like Germany did.”