FIFA to Explore 64-Team World Cup Format for 2030 Edition

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed plans to explore expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, following the 2026 tournament's increase to 48.
Discussions will occur after the current World Cup, aiming to give more nations a chance to participate.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed plans to explore expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, following the 2026 tournament's increase to 48. Discussions will occur after the current World Cup, aiming to give more nations a chance to participate.

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भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम का आयरलैंड और इंग्लैंड से हारना, 15 वर्षीय वैभव सूर्यवंशी पर चर्चा

भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम को आयरलैंड और इंग्लैंड के हाथों लगातार हार का सामना करना पड़ा है, जिससे टीम टी-20 रैंकिंग में नंबर एक स्थान खो बैठी है। इस बीच, 15 वर्षीय खिलाड़ी वैभव सूर्यवंशी को तीन मैच खिलाने के बाद टीम से बाहर करने पर क्रिकेट जगत में नाराजगी है।

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