Larger World Cup led to criticism and predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story.
- Posted on June 21, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Larger World Cup led to criticism and predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story.
Critics of 48-team World Cup argued that by allowing smaller teams to the expanded field, the number of weak matchups would increase, as would the chances of lopsided results. But those fears have not fully materialized.
