With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.

Looking at the prospects of the 48 teams set to compete at biggest global finals

The largest World Cup in history will kick off this Thursday across the US, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams playing 104 matches, fans are bracing for a five-week marathon. But if…