Earlier today, FIFA Council did something big - expanding the World Cup, the grandest soccer competition in all the world, from 32 teams to 48 teams.
FIFA Council unanimously decides on expansion of the FIFA World Cup to a 48-team competition as of 2026. https://t.co/zPRIt5lU0w
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) January 10, 2017
While details are sure to come out and put a little more structure to the idea, this decision is fascinating. Before I was an FC Dallas fan, I enjoyed the intensity and drama of the World Cup.