World Cup

The World Cup in 2026 has been expanded to 48 teams, from the traditional 32. That, of course, means that there’s more opportunities for nations to qualify… and complete newcomers to major international football to thrive. The expansion has also helped more countries in the AFC confederation to qualify: both Jordan and Uzbekistan will make …

Cape Verde Becomes Smallest Nation to Qualify for the World Cup… But Who’s the Tiniest? Read More »

Football is currently enjoying its ‘bigger is better’ era. The European Championship was expanded to 24 teams for its 2016 edition, which means that the competition has officially trebled in size in the past 30 years alone. The Champions League’s revised format for 2024/25 saw the tournament increase its number of participants from 32 teams …

Expansion Era: How Many Teams Will Play at World Cup 2030? Read More »

What’s the easiest way to win a vote? Make sure you’re the only option that can be voted for. Saudi Arabia has been selected by FIFA as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup, beating… erm, nobody in the vote. That’s because no other country nominated themselves as a potential host for the quadrennial …

Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Hosting Rights in ‘Walkover’ Scandal Read More »