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MORNING BUZZ: From 13 teams in 1930 to 48 today, World Cup 2026 nears final weekend
NEW JERSEY — On this day in 1930 the first ever FIFA world cup kicked off with just 13 teams competing, a far cry from the 48 total teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to wrap up next weekend. Back in 1930 those 13 original teams... Read more.
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