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Ghana Coach Carlos Queiroz Criticizes Expanded 48-Team World Cup Format
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz criticized the 2026 World Cup's new 48-team format, saying it reduces the prestige of qualification and turns the group stage into a mere warm-up, reflecting concerns that the expansion prioritizes financial interests over competition.
- 01Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz criticizes the 48-team World Cup format as damaging the tournament's prestige.
- 02He claims the expanded field makes qualification less meaningful and the group stage a warm-up.
- 03Queiroz says South American and European qualifiers have become less competitive due to the expansion.
- 04He argues financial motives now overshadow sporting competition in World Cup qualification.
- 05Queiroz told his players the real tournament starts after the group stage under the new format.
- 06His views echo wider criticism that the expansion prioritizes money over football quality.
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