# World Cup Swells to 48 Teams

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-06-01T12:16:39+00:00
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## Resource

The World Cup is going global bigger than ever—expanding from 32 to 48 teams, the largest ever, with Africa, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Americas all getting more slots, plus four debut nations. This marks a major leap from its humble 13-team start in 1930, through 16, 24, and finally the 32-team format since 1998. The new structure promises more drama, more surprises, and a truly worldwide stage for soccer’s biggest stage. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/225bf54b2723f3db

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