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Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it
By Kevin Boulandier at WSVN 7 News
· July 13, 2026
· 10 min read
(CNN) — Happy Monday, everyone, and welcome to the final week of this year’s World Cup. The first of the two semifinals will get underway tomorrow when Spain takes on France but, until then, we have plenty of other topics to discuss. In this edition of the newsletter , we’ll take you pitchside with o
Key takeaway The Main Thing: FIFA to consider an even bigger World Cup When it was announced that this year would be the largest World Cup in history, fought between a record 48 teams, there was a bit of pushback initially.
Why this matters in The Miami
For Miami , a city with strong Latin American and Caribbean roots, a potential expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams could mean more opportunities for local fans to connect with their heritage. The success of debutant teams like Cape Verde and Curaçao in the current tournament has shown that smaller nations can bring exciting storylines and passion to the competition. If more teams from the region are included in the future, it could lead to increased interest and investment in local soccer infrastructure, potentially benefiting Miami's own soccer community. Additionally, with Miami's experience in hosting large international events, the city could potentially be considered as a host site for future World Cup matches, bringing economic and cultural benefits to the area. As FIFA considers expansion, Miami's unique cultural landscape and sporting infrastructure make it an interesting case study for the potential impact of a larger World Cup.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? (CNN) — Happy Monday, everyone, and welcome to the final week of this year’s World Cup. The first of the two semifinals will get underway tomorrow when Spain takes on France but, until then, we have plenty of other topics to discuss. In this edition of the newsletter, we’ll take you pitchside with o
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