World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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- Source published: Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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