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fromBavarian Football Works
4 days ago

World Cup winner Thomas Muller breaks down Germany's chances

Germany is the heavy favorite to advance from Group E despite expanded World Cup format; group-stage elimination for a top-10 team is unlikely but remains possible.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How World Cup expansion is driving Asia's naturalisation arms race

When the United Arab Emirates line up against Iraq on Thursday for the fifth and final round of Asian qualification for next year's World Cup, it is likely that over half of the home starting XI in Abu Dhabi will be foreign-born. The UAE are, however, merely another participant in a naturalisation arms race in the continent that has been boosted by the expansion of the World Cup from 32 teams to 48.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

World Cup sends 'dangerous message' on climate

The 2026 World Cup's expansion to 48 teams across North America is projected to be the most carbon-intensive tournament, raising heat vulnerability and sustainability concerns.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

CONMEBOL pitches 64-team 2030 WC to Infantino

We believe in a historic 2030 World Cup! Thank you, President Gianni Infantino, for welcoming us and sharing this journey toward the centennial of football's greatest celebration. We want to call for unity, creativity, and believing big. Because when football is shared by everyone, the celebration is truly global.
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