The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches across three nations. Why is co-hosting becoming more common, and how are hosts using football to advance business, tourism, diplomacy and national ambition?

Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed
Craft Editor: Khaled Selim
Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed

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