I think expanding the World Cup to 48 teams was a good decision, and while keeping up with recent World Cup 2026 news I also came across https://aboutchampionships.com/lt/ which provides useful coverage of national teams, qualification campaigns, and tournament developments. One of the biggest advantages of the new format is that more countries get the chance to participate on football’s biggest stage, which should help grow the sport globally. It also creates opportunities for new rivalries, unexpected breakthroughs, and memorable underdog stories. There are valid concerns about the increased number of matches and potential differences in team quality, but the broader representation could make the tournament more diverse, competitive, and interesting for fans around the world.