The 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with Spain emerging as champions for the second time. The tournament, expanded to 48 teams, saw remarkable performances from underdogs like Cape Verde and individual brilliance from players such as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. Spain earned an 'A' for their dominant performance, conceding only one goal throughout.

Cape Verde also received an 'A' for their unexpected journey to the round of 32, holding Spain to a draw and pushing Argentina to extra time. Argentina, despite reaching the final, received a 'C' due to their behavior after losing to Spain. England also earned a 'C' for reaching the semifinals but faltering in a crucial match.

Other teams received mixed grades. The United States got a 'C' for reaching the round of 16, while Germany and Brazil both received 'F's' for disappointing exits. Lionel Messi received a 'B' for his individual efforts, though he couldn't secure a second consecutive title for Argentina. FIFA President Gianni Infantino received an 'F' for his perceived attention-seeking.

Players like Mbappé, who won the Golden Boot with 10 goals, and Haaland, who scored seven, received 'A' grades. Lamine Yamal (Spain) and Christian Pulisic (USA) received 'C's' and 'D's' respectively. Coaches like Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino received 'D's', while Marcelo Bielsa and Cristiano Ronaldo also received 'F's' and 'D's' for their respective tournament outcomes.