The World Cup's missing country

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has expanded to include 48 teams, yet China failed to qualify. FIFA is considering further expansion motivated by the potential billions of Chinese fans, highlighting geopolitical and commercial considerations.

The 2026 World Cup expanded to 48 teams, but China still couldn’t qualify. Now FIFA is eyeing another expansion — and the billions of fans it hopes China could bring.

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