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