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Baichung Bhutia on 48-team FIFA World Cup: Quality of football will dip

<p>New 48-team format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup might see a dip in football standards due to far too many ties, feels ex-India skipper Baichung Bhutia</p>

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Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra-time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pic/Getty Images
Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra-time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pic/Getty Images

One of the world's biggest sporting festivals - the FIFA World Cup is set for a major facelift after a plan put forward by president Gianni Infantino was passed on Tuesday. The 2026 edition is due to expand from 32 teams to 48. However, according to former India skipper Baichung Bhutia, the expansion might affect the quality of football.

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