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newsFIFA’s new joint venture with European Football Clubs could reshape the Club World Cup, with the 2029 edition expected to expand from 32 to 48 teams and offer more routes for
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opinionCarlo Ancelotti has arrived with calm, authority and controversy. Brazil have the talent to win the 2026 World Cup, but Neymar’s fitness, João Pedro’s omission and old defensive questions could decide whether the Seleção reclaim the crown or collapse under pressure.