Feeling lost without the World Cup? Six ways to survive the weekend
With the 2026 World Cup finished, the article offers light-hearted suggestions for filling the resulting gap in viewers’ weekends.
– Watch other sport, including the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, rugby league, cricket, rallying, racing and Formula E, although much coverage requires subscriptions or is limited to highlights.
– See Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, presented as a similarly long, loud and debate-provoking communal spectacle.
– Stay up late with events on US time, such as WWE SummerSlam or San Diego Comic-Con.
- The World Cup’s end leaves a major viewing gap.
- Other sport remains available, often behind paywalls.
- Films and late-night US events offer alternatives.