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FIFA's first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?

The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, a move championed by FIFA's Gianni Infantino to increase global representation and make the tournament a social event. While this offers debutants like Curacao and Jordan a chance, critics fear a dilution of the competition's jeopardy and spectacle, with a less demanding path to the knockout stages.

11 May 2026 10:13 am