Zerstört die FIFA mit der Weltmeisterschaft den Fußball?!

The 2026 World Cup will be bigger than ever before. A tournament spanning an entire continent: 3 host countries, a total of 48 nations, 104 matches, and at the heart of it all, President Gianni Infantino, who pushed through this expansion. We urgently need to discuss this. The format seems underdeveloped. The group stage is completely irrelevant; top favorites won't stumble or be eliminated, since 32 of the 48 nations will advance. It feels like half the tournament time is spent on this selection process alone, before the knockout phase even begins. This World Cup will also feature an additional match, the round of 32. Is that really necessary? We'll also discuss the future of the World Cup: Which country will even be able to host the tournament in the future? Will this diminish the immense appeal that the World Cup has always possessed? And: Will Saudi Arabia be the only country in the world capable of hosting such a mega-tournament on its own? Then there are the long journeys: What has FIFA come up with to reduce the distances traveled and manage the strain? After all, the long flights will also affect the players' energy levels. Of course, we're also looking at the German national team and what awaits them at the World Cup: underdogs like Curaçao, convenient kick-off times (almost) during prime time, and perhaps they'll survive the elimination of favorites in the knockout stage. Enjoy the analysis of the expanded World Cup. #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #FIFA ---- Here are my social media channels:   / manu_thiele   ---- You can find the latest jerseys and shoes at my partner 11Teamsports! * 5% discount = Code "MANU5" https://www.11teamsports.com/de-de/?u... *This is an affiliate link. ---- IMPORTANT: The jerseys worn in the videos do not reflect my personal preferences. They are simply used to illustrate the current topic.