Delivering definitive coverage of the world’s biggest sporting event takes months of planning, seamless coordination and flawless execution. Throughout the FIFA World Cup, AP’s World Cup team met that challenge with unmatched reporting across text, photo and video, culminating in comprehensive coverage of the tournament’s dramatic final. Judges praised the team’s substantial offerings across formats, highlighting the constant stream of video, photos of major moments and text stories that examined not only the action on the field but the event’s broader cultural and political significance.
The World Cup final at MetLife Stadium marked the end of six weeks of competition across North America and the biggest tournament in the event’s history. From before kickoff through the trophy presentation, AP journalists delivered live updates, breaking news, analysis and enterprise stories. AP photographers captured defining moments on and off the pitch. And AP Video and SNTV overcame tight access restrictions to produce compelling visual journalism, ensuring customers around the world received fast, authoritative coverage.
The final also showcased the collaboration that defined AP’s World Cup report. Sports journalists worked closely with colleagues across the newsroom, including Washington reporters covering President Donald Trump’s attendance at the final match and his role in the trophy ceremony. The team explored the final game through multiple lenses, from Lionel Messi’s emotional farewell to the political storylines surrounding the championship, providing audiences with a richer understanding of the event beyond the scoreline.
Judges also applauded the team’s exceptional coordination and the steady flow of visual journalism throughout the tournament. Livestreams, quick-turn video, memorable photography and insightful reporting combined to create a report that served customers across every platform while capturing both the biggest moments and the stories behind them.
For exceptional cross-format coordination, comprehensive live coverage and outstanding teamwork in documenting the world’s biggest sporting event, the World Cup Team wins this week’s Best of the AP — Second Winner.
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