The Atlanta Journal-Constitution SportsIn the summer 2026 World Cup, the field will be expanding to 48 teams, marking the first expansion of the field since 1998.
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In the summer 2026 World Cup, the field will be expanding to 48 teams, marking the first expansion of the field since 1998.