Yahoo Sports reports: Although it's not recommended for every sport, the growth of the FIFA World Cup from a 32-team tournament through nearly three decades to 48 teams for the first time in 2026 has been a worthy endeavor.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 29, 2026 3:25 PM
Expanding the World Cup field to 48 has proven to be an overwhelming success
Although it's not recommended for every sport, the growth of the FIFA World Cup from a 32-team tournament through nearly three decades to 48 teams for the first time in 2026 has been a worthy endeavor.
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