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How America Is Shaping the 2026 World Cup

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The largest World Cup ever — 48 teams across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
The U.S. enters in its prime, but remains an underdog to giants like Spain and France.
An expanded format and three-nation hosting reshape the whole tournament.

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