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Expat1989 t1_ixqjkps wrote

Reply to comment by almightygarlicdoggo in TIL the 2026 World Cup will be the first Cup to host 48 teams instead of the usual 32. by hcbaron

We’ve seen more unexpected wins this World Cup than any other previously. More teams means more potential for unexpected wins which equals an exciting World Cup

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almightygarlicdoggo t1_ixqkblw wrote

You're right, it's a very interesting world cup. Asian teams seem to be performing really well, and Canada was certainly a nice surprise. I hope this World Cup proves me wrong and underdogs get far.

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The_Panic_Station t1_ixr9v4t wrote

3/19 matches so far were won by the underdog (looking at the betting market).

Outside of Japan and Saudi beating big nations the results have largely been fairly expected so far, and they were pretty lucky in doing so if you rewatch the games.

Belgium-Canada is the only big surprise in terms of how the match looked out of the 19 played. I wouldn't say this World Cup has been more unpredictable than the most previous editions.

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