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The biggest World Cup ever with 48 nations, up from 32 four years ago in Qatar, kicks off today with a pair of matches in Mexico, while fellow co-hosts Canada and the United States play their first games Friday.
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The biggest World Cup ever with 48 nations, up from 32 four years ago in Qatar, kicks off today with a pair of matches in Mexico, while fellow co-hosts Canada and the United States play their first games Friday. It's the first time three nations have hosted the World Cup, and this year's event will include 12 groups of four teams each. The additional teams mean there will be 104 total matches at this event, compared to 64 in 2022, and now there's a Round of 32 knockout stage.
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