Was the tournament a success?
According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino the Americas hosted 'the most incredible event in human history'.
Obviously, he said this prior to a final that dulled us into a stupor. And obviously, he's a ridiculous man who says ridiculous things.
Yet, beyond the silly rhetoric - and at the other extreme, the hysterical doom-mongering that football is now ruined and Americanised forever more - it has to be ceded that this summer was a blast.
At the trivial end of the spectrum, Alexi Lalas called James Corden an onanism enthusiast.
The expanded format meanwhile largely worked, and led to some final group game drama, even if it did get a little convoluted.
As for the matches themselves, this was very much a tournament where the big-name, big-game players took centre stage, some for the final time.
Lionel Messi gave hope to middle-aged men that great feats can still be achieved, just so long as you amble when doing so. Cristiano Ronaldo's creaky displays however were a stark reminded that we're not Lionel Messi.
Granted, there were controversies, some anticipated, others not. The overturning of Folarin Balogun's red card is a serious concern that shocked.
But, from a footballing perspective, the tournament at least produced 2.96 goals per game, along with a satisfying number of surprise results and enthralling knock-out clashes.
Furthermore, from an aesthetic standpoint, it all looked great. Let's not lose sight of that among the thousands of column inches about the heat and hydration breaks.
So was it a success? From a low bar set beforehand, yes it was, but with some considerable caveats. Pretty much like every other World Cup edition in history then.
Did the good guys win?
The well-being of the beautiful game was not at stake last night.
There is not a team out there, who presently play possession-based fare, who would have willingly embraced the dark arts had Argentina prevailed.
Admittedly, it was gratifying to see artistry triumph over thuggery in New Jersey but the good vs evil narrative was over-hyped in truth. The far more interesting angle was the stark difference in cycles.
This was the last roar of a fantastic Argentina side versus a Spain in constant flux of renewal.
The large bulk of La Roja's starting XI will be parading their brilliance at the Euros in 2028 - in which Spain are favourites to prevail - and even if their teenage sensation Lamine Yamal failed to ignite, the thoughts of his coach Luis de la Fuente are worth bearing in mind.
Like many others, he is convinced the Barca wonder will peak in two years.
As for Pau Cubarsi, his cultured defending is downright scary from one so young. He was rightfully awarded the Young Player of the Tournament merit.
It's an odd word to use when describing this extraordinary creation but Spain's mastery of control makes them so formidably effective.
They could yet become more effective still.
Back Spain to win Euro 2028
Did it have sufficient 'moments'?
A trio of five-goal thrillers will live long in the memory, Argentina's 3-2 wins over Egypt and Cape Verde both utterly captivating.
The latter contained arguably the moment of the summer when Sidny Lopes Cabral nailed a late equaliser from range.
Then there was England's 3-2 conquest in the Azteca, an overcoming of adversity that only lacked Terry Butcher coming on as sub, adorned in a bloodied shirt.
France's rise and fall was another highlight, the former mesmerising, their implosion amusing. If their 6-4 loss in the third place play-off was bizarre, their high-voltage attack electrified the tournament so we should be grateful for that.
Add a high volume of late goals - along with a ratio of goals scored from outside the box doubling from 2022 - and for sure there were moments to cherish.
England - The rocky road to Euro 2028 starts here
When raking through the ashes of England's decidedly mixed campaign some incontestable truths come to light that suggests problems, with the Nations League coming up, and with a Euros twinkling in the far-distance.
The Three Lions didn't play well across the tournament, not collectively, save for the times when they had to dig in and show their 'mentality'.
They also relied too heavily on Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham for goals, which is fine in a one-off competition, but that's hardly ideal when one is 33 next week and there isn't a quality replacement lined up.
Then we arrive at Thomas Tuchel and his immediate future.
Was the ridiculous 6-4 win over France a redemption of sorts after the farcical semi-final surrender? Does he deserve an opportunity to redeem himself?
Perhaps, and perhaps, but crucially the players have yet to have their say, privately or publicly, and influential figures such as Bellingham could yet determine his fate.
Will the German be in charge when England face Spain - of all teams - in late September? That doesn't feel like a two-in-three shot.
Back Thomas Tuchel not to be in charge of England's next fixture
Did anyone 'burst onto the scene'?
Every major tournament produces an emerging superstar or two and so often they derive from left-field, not the young talents widely tipped to shine beforehand.
Take Mexico's Gilberto Mora as a good example of the latter.
The teenager only started for El Tri's final three outings and disappointed against Czech Republic, had some bright moments against Ecuador, but then was blamed for one of England's goals in the last 16, via tactical naivete.
His hit-and-miss output plays into his transfer market reckoning with links to the two Spanish giants and PSG now expected to quieten, especially with the French champions gobbling up new wingers from elsewhere.
Interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, however, still reportedly stands.
Players who did announce themselves include Johan Manzambi, subsequently snapped up by Aston Villa, and the USA defender Alex Freeman, who looked composed and commanding throughout.
The £7m Villarreal paid for him back January already looks like an absolute steal.
Back Gilberto Mora's next club on Sept 1st to be Man United