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FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams drew heavy criticism as a cash grab, but the case for fans actually benefiting is harder to dismiss than critics suggest.
Canada secured their place in the World Cup round of 16 on Day 18 of the tournament, defeating South Africa in a result that ends the hosts' campaign.
Paraguay have beaten Germany on penalties in one of the most stunning upsets in World Cup history, eliminating one of the tournament's heavyweights.
Paraguay have pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets ever, beating Germany in a penalty shootout to send shockwaves through the tournament.
Paraguay have eliminated Germany from the World Cup in a stunning penalty shootout victory, ending the four-time champions' tournament in a major upset.
Brands skipping FIFA's sponsorship fees are outperforming official partners during World Cup cycles. Australian companies are being urged to take notice of this shift.
Australia's Socceroos have helped SBS achieve record World Cup viewership figures, underlining the growing appetite for football among Australian audiences.
A question about his family left Canada's World Cup hero visibly emotional after the tournament, as the striker balanced personal grief with a historic goal on the global stage.
A lighter refereeing touch at the World Cup is producing a faster, more physical tournament, with fewer stoppages allowing the game to flow at a higher tempo.
Australia's CommBank Socceroos have been confirmed to face five-time World Champions Brazil in an upcoming international fixture, a marquee test for the squad.
FIFA has appointed match officials for World Cup matches 77, 78, and 79 as crypto sponsorship deals continue to reshape how the tournament operates financially.
England's 2-0 World Cup win over Panama puts the spotlight back on crypto's expanding presence in FIFA, as blockchain sponsors and digital asset deals multiply across the tournament.
