World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert 11.3%
NPR - By Juliana Kim - 6/11/2026, 9:00 AM
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It's the World Cup's world and we're just living in it? With a record 48 teams and a whopping 1,248 players, there's an endless number of facts and figures about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But don't worry. We've gathered some of the top stats to know before you start watching the games. **Oldest player** more