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2026 Fifa World Cup: 48-team format sparks integrity fears over mutually beneficial group closers

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup's expanded format opens the door for best third-placed teams to qualify, upcoming group finales spark concerns that nations could settle for mutually beneficial draws.

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2026 Fifa World Cup: 48-team format sparks integrity fears over mutually beneficial group closers

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup's expanded format opens the door for best third-placed teams to qualify, upcoming group finales spark concerns that nations could settle for mutually beneficial draws.

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