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Starting 2026 - which I think will end up being hosted in the US.
My thoughts: I think expansion is fine but I hate the new format of 16 groups of 3. GROUPS OF FREAKING 3! Imagine this scenario - A beats B 1-0, B beats C 1-0, C beats A 1-0. Drawing of lots decides who goes through. This move will put $1 billion in FIFA's pockets so we all know what this move was about. I can't imagine fans will travel when your team only gets 2 guaranteed matches versus 3. Future hosts will have to be big touristy countries to get fans to attend (e.g. USA, France, England, Australia, etc.)
FIFA votes to expand World Cup to 48 teams - CNN.com
My thoughts: I think expansion is fine but I hate the new format of 16 groups of 3. GROUPS OF FREAKING 3! Imagine this scenario - A beats B 1-0, B beats C 1-0, C beats A 1-0. Drawing of lots decides who goes through. This move will put $1 billion in FIFA's pockets so we all know what this move was about. I can't imagine fans will travel when your team only gets 2 guaranteed matches versus 3. Future hosts will have to be big touristy countries to get fans to attend (e.g. USA, France, England, Australia, etc.)
FIFA votes to expand World Cup to 48 teams - CNN.com