FIFA Hails 48-Team World Cup Format As Success

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FIFA Hails 48-Team World Cup Format As Success

FIFA reportedly views the expanded 48-team World Cup as a major success, crediting both the bigger field and new rules for improving tournament tempo. Measures like automatic offsides, throw-in timers and water breaks drew early criticism, but officials believe the heat proved player welfare benefits. FIFA now wants to keep evolving the event globally for fans.

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