Like or not, the newly-expanded 48-team World Cup was a bit hit in the United States, Canada and Mexico over the course of the past five weeks

With a wartime host nation, eye-watering ticket prices and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other.

One very memorable tournament, after one very forgettable final, saw 48 teams deliver performances from every extreme.

Like or not, the newly-expanded 48-team World Cup was a bit hit in the United States, Canada and Mexico over the course of the past five weeks

FIFA President Infantino eyes expanding the World Cup to 64 teams by 2030, with major implications for fan tokens, NFTs, and sports crypto markets.