FIFA's 2026 World Cup expansion to 48 teams earned an A+ for more Cinderella stories, but hydration breaks and head-to-head tiebreakers drew criticism for reducing drama. Dynamic ticket pricing was deemed "spiritually bankrupt" despite financial success.
FIFA World Cup expansion succeeds but greed draws fire
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