The decision by FIFA to expand the World Cup Finals of 2026 to 48 countries from the present 32 has been met with widespread derision. Using FIFA rankings, here's how World Cup 2026 groups could look. Positive play needs to be incentivised and the incentive must come from points awarded in group play. Back at the 1982 World Cup Finals, two points were awarded for a win and one for a draw. For the 2026 World Cup Finals points awarded for a win need to be increased to 4 points.

Source: Forbes January 16, 2017 01:01 UTC