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S1E1: World Cup 2026: Can tournament's quality exceed increased quantity in matches?
The 2026 World Cup in North America is just around the corner but is it in danger of being too bloated?
The June 11-July 19 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada will feature a record 48 teams from six confederations, with 12 groups of four teams each.
A new round of 32 will make its debut and the tournament will feature a record 104 matches in total, 40 games more than the 2022 edition in Qatar.
Four countries that will be making their debut in North America are Curacao – the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup – fellow minnows Cape Verde, and Asian…
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