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Why Does World Cup 2026 Have 48 Teams?

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FIFA expanded the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams to increase global representation and give more football nations from Africa, Asia, and the Americas access to the tournament. The new format features 12 groups of four teams, a new Round of 32, and 104 total matches played across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Kenyan fans can follow all fixtures in East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) on Pulser.
Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad
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Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad: Atlas Lions List, Key Players and Kenya Fan Guide

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FIFA confirmed Morocco’s 26-man squad under head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, featuring goalkeepers Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui and Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti; defenders including Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd and Issa Diop; and midfielders Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi and five others. The forward contingent was not included in the official announcement. Kenyan fans can follow Atlas Lions fixtures in East Africa Time via Pulser’s Group C and schedule pages.
Norway World Cup 2026 Squad
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Norway World Cup 2026 Squad: Haaland, Odegaard and the Group I Breakthrough Story

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Stale Solbakken has named Norway’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, headlined by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. The squad features three goalkeepers, nine defenders, eleven midfielders, and three forwards. Norway will compete in World Cup 2026 Group I standings and fixtures alongside France, Iraq, and Senegal, making their campaign particularly relevant for East African fans tracking Senegal’s progress.
Uruguay World Cup 2026 Squad
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Uruguay World Cup 2026 Squad: Bielsa’s List, Valverde Core and Group H Guide

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Marcelo Bielsa has announced Uruguay’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad featuring Federico Valverde as the headline core alongside veterans Jose Maria Gimenez and Fernando Muslera. The confirmed roster includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders and twelve midfielders blending European-based experience from La Liga, the Premier League and Serie A with Bielsa’s aggressive tactical system ahead of their Group H campaign.
Colombia World Cup 2026 Squad
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Colombia World Cup 2026 Squad: Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez and the Dark-Horse Case

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Nestor Lorenzo has confirmed Colombia’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, headlined by Liverpool winger Luis Diaz and veteran playmaker James Rodriguez. The selection blends experienced campaigners like David Ospina, Davinson Sanchez, and Yerry Mina with emerging talents across all positions, presenting a compelling dark-horse case for neutral fans in Kenya to follow during the 48-team tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Croatia World Cup 2026 Squad
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Croatia World Cup 2026 Squad: Modric’s Last Dance, Veterans and Rising Names

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Zlatko Dalic has selected a 26-man Croatia squad for the 2026 World Cup that balances veteran leadership with emerging talent. The roster includes captain Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic from the 2018 final generation alongside teenagers Martin Baturina and Luka Vuskovic. Croatia competes in Group L against England, Panama, and Ghana, with all matches scheduled in Kenya Time (EAT, UTC+3).
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