48 Teams, 48 Dreams: How the 2026 World Cup Expands Football's Ultimate Stage
The roar of the crowd is deafening, a cacophony of hope and despair echoing from a dusty, sun-baked pitch in a nation few have heard of. A young midfielder, sweat dripping from his brow, makes a decisive pass. This moment, in this remote corner of the globe, could be the first step towards a World Cup dream. For the first time, that dream is closer than ever. The FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across North America, is set to welcome an unprecedented 48 nations, dramatically reshaping the landscape of international football and amplifying the potential for unforgettable human stories.
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