A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-larger-world-cup-had-some-worrying-the-competition-would-suffer-it-hasn-tContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Expanded World Cup Defies Quality Concernshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-larger-world-cup-had-some-worrying-the-competition-would-suffer-it-hasn-thttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-larger-world-cup-had-some-worrying-the-competition-would-suffer-it-hasn-t#u13458Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:12:07 +0000The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Despite early criticism that a larger field would lower quality, the tournament has remained thrilling. First-time participants and unexpected results have countered predictions of lopsided matches.What's confirmed:The 2026 men's World Cup is held in Canada, Mexico, and the USA with 104 games over 39 days.The tournament expanded to a 48-team format.First-time participants and surprising results from favorites have contributed to a thrilling competition.