Football's governing body, FIFA, confirmed an expanded format for the 2030 World Cup, enlarging the field for the tournament. The change continues a trend toward bigger, more commercially expansive editions of the event.
A larger tournament means more matches, more host venues and a wider commercial footprint, with knock-on effects for broadcasters, sponsors and host economies.
Why it matters: Expansion reshapes the economics of the world's most-watched sporting event — and who gets to share in it.
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