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World Cup newcomers justify expanded format (opens original article in a new tab)

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New World Cup teams like Curacao and Cabo Verde made impactful debuts, with strong performances and fan engagement supporting FIFA's expanded format.

  • World Cup newcomers Curacao and Cabo Verde achieved notable results in their debut matches
  • FIFA's expanded 48-team format showed strong attendance and competitive matches in the opening week
  • New teams like Jordan and Uzbekistan joined the tournament, adding diversity to the event
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