Fascinating football facts including: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first ever to feature 48 teams, expanding from the previous format of 32.. Senegal beat reigning World Cup holders France 1-0 in the 2002 group stage opener — one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history..
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Did you know? The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first ever to feature 48 teams, expanding from the previous format of 32.
The record expansion means 104 matches are being played across the USA, Canada and Mexico, up from 64 in previous editions.
More nations than ever have a chance to represent their continents on the world stage — including four additional African teams — giving the continent its biggest ever World Cup presence.
Mexico also becomes the first country to host the tournament three times, with the iconic Estadio Azteca now the first stadium to host matches at three separate World Cups.
Category: Stat | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
Did you know? Senegal beat reigning World Cup holders France 1-0 in the 2002 group stage opener — one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
In May 2002, Papa Bouba Diop scored the only goal as Senegal shocked a France side that had won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 to book one of football’s most iconic results.
France were eliminated in the group stage without scoring a single goal, and Senegal went all the way to the quarter-finals in their debut World Cup appearance.
With the two nations meeting again today in 2026, Senegal fans will be hoping history can repeat itself.
Category: History | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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