With the expansion of FIFA World Cup to host 48 teams, What are the chances for Indian football team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? - Quora
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An example of why the World Cup format (16 groups of 3 teams) in 2026 onwards is terrible. Teams will be inclined to play risk-averse and draw a lot. The final tiebreaker
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