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Originally Posted by MIJB#19
that shouldn't be a problem. The format is extended to 48 final tournament teams in 2026. Giving all three direct entry leaves enough room for 45 more teams (for example 20 from Europe, all 7 from South America, New Zealand (or another Oceania team), 7 from Africa, 7 from Asia and 3 more from the rest of concacaf.)
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The qualifiers are going to be 9 from Africa, 8 from Asia, 6 from South America and 16 from Europe. It's a lot more about giving Africa and Asia more world cup places and cash than it is about improving the competition.