Chapter 1
The giant forty-eight team sandbox
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Chapter 2
The European contenders
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Chapter 3
South American royalty
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Chapter 4
Dark horses and home-court heroes
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Chapter 5
The formula for World Cup victory
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Favorites for the 2026 World Cup
Ch 1 · The giant forty-eight team sandbox
dave The giant forty-eight team sandbox
The World Cup's bigger, bolder, and bright, With forty-eight teams and three host countries in sight!
Fun Fact
Cape Verde's rise: Cape Verde, with a population of under 600,000, became the smallest nation to ever play a World Cup match when they debuted in June 2026.
Glossary
sandbox (noun)
A low box filled with sand for children to play in. The 2026 tournament across North America serves as one, expanding the playing field to forty-eight countries.
A low box filled with sand for children to play in. The 2026 tournament across North America serves as one, expanding the playing field to forty-eight countries.
Quiz
What new knockout round was introduced in the 2026 tournament due to the 48-team expansion?