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Has the expansion to 48 teams affected the quality of the World Cup?
Assessing the Impact of FIFA's Expansion to 48 Teams
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 3 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The article discusses the expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams starting from the 2026 edition.
Various perspectives are shared in a conversation format with footballer Lallianzuala Chhangte and coach Pradhyum Reddy, moderated by N. Sudarshan.
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Impact of FIFA World Cup Expansion
Evaluate how the expansion to 48 teams can reshape global football dynamics and development.
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