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2026 World Cup exposes 48-team flaws
The 2026 World Cup features a new system with 48 teams, allowing third-place teams to qualify for the knockout stages. This has weakened the decisiveness of the group stage. As a result, scenarios have emerged where teams might play for certain results to secure qualification or choose easier opponents, reminiscent of the "Jijón" scandal in the 1982 World Cup. Additionally, having eight third-place spots makes qualification easier but complicates the overall picture, especially with weather conditions that could impact the completion of matches.
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