FIFA to expand World Cup to 48 teams in 2026

I agree with all the "Con's." Three teams per group? No. Thank. You. Quality of play will go down for sure. I generally agree the qualifiers will become more of a joke in the same way that so many NBA teams make the playoffs that the end of the regular season is a joke. BUT as USMNT supporter and American I'd 1) like to see the WC here again in my lifetime; 2) approve of anything that gives the US a better chance of going deeper in the tournament; and 3) like the opportunity of being able to watch more soccer (as a nation, just just me). Right now the only soccer that many Americans watch and get into is the WC. I think this is a shame and so culturally, the more soccer we can expose ourselves to, especially since it's so important to everyone else in the world, the better.

SSG Carlos Madden - I've been watching the BPL and the Bundesliga on a regular basis. If I were willing to spend a little more, I could also get the Italian and Spanish premier leagues. I also know of websites where you can watch matches in real-time on the web for free. Americans have no excuse these days. High-quality soccer is readily available. We just need to get people to start paying attention.