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World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert

World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
NPR News Thursday 11 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Juliana Kim 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Patricia De Melo Moreira)

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.

(Image credit: Patricia De Melo Moreira)

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