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World Cup going from compact to super-sized in 2026
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17/12/2022 08:03 PM | Click to read full article
With the most compact FIFA World Cup ever reaching a climax, the baton will be passed to 2026 co-hosts US, Mexico and Canada for a super-sized global soccer showcase with more games, travel, and much more beer. The last time Mexico (1986) and the US (1994) hosted a World Cup there were 24 teams. With 16 cities across the US, Canada and Mexico staging matches, the logistics will be mind-boggling even before adding 48 team training bases.