World Cup Expansion Falls Short: European Teams Still Dominate Quarter-Finals Despite 48-Team Format
The tournament's growth to 48 teams promised to level the playing field for non-European nations, but the quarter-final bracket shows structural advantages—whether from development, investment, or federation strength—remain heavily concentrated in Europe.
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