It’s all in the numbers: Expanded World Cup brings more shocks, but heavyweights still rule

According to Channel NewsAsia, an expanded World Cup format is producing more surprising upsets—yet the traditional powerhouses remain firmly in control. The data reveals a curious pattern: while the larger tournament grants smaller nations greater opportunities to compete, the elite teams continue to dominate the competition's outcome.

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