Soccer fans worldwide are preparing for the launch of the FIFA World Cup, which will showcase an unprecedented 48 men’s national teams in what promises to be the tournament’s most expansive edition to date.
The competition represents a major expansion from previous World Cup formats, bringing together nearly four dozen countries to compete for soccer’s most coveted international prize during the summer tournament.
Preparations for the massive sporting event are already underway, with venues and infrastructure being readied to accommodate the enlarged field of competitors and the global audience that will follow the action.
