World Cups That Won't Return

The article contrasts the growing size, cost, and profit-driven nature of modern World Cups with the simpler, more impactful events of the past. It uses the 1966 English World Cup victory as an example of how little money was needed to create a lasting national memory. This highlights concerns about the future of the tournament and its potential loss of its original spirit.

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