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The Fun Facts in every Expanded FIFA World Cup in history

  Every expanded FIFA World Cup in history has always brought new stories and also changes, including in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup . The 2026 FIFA World Cup has completed the draw with 12 groups of four teams. It is the first time in history with 48 qualified sides. The world football governing body has even officially introduced water breaks in each game regardless of the venue, weather or location .  The upcoming World Cup edition in North America is definitely not the first expanded one. In fact, the tournament has gone through four expansions in history. Each of them brought its own changes and new tales, plus even records.  Here are each expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup, not the ones with the new competition format, along with the fun facts in each and every one of them.   Italy 1934 The second edition of the FIFA World Cup was the first expanded one in the tournament's history. It was the first time the qualifier was introduced to ...

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