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Uncovering the inherent flaws in the 48-team World Cup structure
Expanding the World Cup to 48 teams has created a format where qualifying is easier than being eliminated, raising concerns about the integrity of group-stage matches.
Do the 2026 World Cup structural changes undermine the group stage finale?
The 2026 World Cup's new format, featuring head-to-head tiebreakers and a complex third-place qualification system, has created significant uncertainty and potential competitive imbalances for teams during the group stage finale.