China's absence from 2026 World Cup and FIFA expansion plans
China failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the tournament expanding to 48 teams, highlighting the nation's struggles in international soccer. FIFA is now considering further expansion partly motivated by the prospect of bringing China into the tournament and accessing its massive fanbase and associated commercial opportunities.
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The World Cup's missing country
China failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the tournament expanding to 48 teams, highlighting the nation's struggles in international soccer. FIFA is now considering further expansion partly motivated by the prospect of bringing China into the tournament and accessing its massive fanbase and associated commercial opportunities.
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