The curtain is falling on the FIFA World Cup 2026, the biggest edition in the tournament's history. With 48 teams, 104 matches and 39 days of action across 16 host cities in three countries, the first-ever tri-nation World Cup has been a sprawling football festival. Now, as the final approaches, The Guardian is asking fans in Canada, Mexico and the United States to reflect on their experience of hosting the event.
How Was the Mood?
The newspaper wants to know whether residents in host cities embraced the tournament, how the atmosphere compared to expectations, and if anything unexpected occurred.
Was the World Cup a success? What was the mood like where you live? Did people buy into the event and enjoy it?the Guardian asks, inviting personal stories and observations.
Additional questions probe the tournament's legacy and its effect on perceptions of football in the region.
Has it changed your view of football or, if you prefer, soccer? Do you think the tournament will have a long-lasting legacy? Has it changed how your country is perceived around the world?
Fans are also encouraged to share their highlights and lowlights, along with the one enduring memory they will take from the month-long celebration of the global game.
With the final set for July 19, attention will soon shift to post-tournament analysis. For now, the voices of those who lived it are being sought to capture the human side of a historic World Cup. To share your story, visit the Guardian's callout page.