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26 Stat-Stuffed Headlines From The Best World Cup Ever

This was the World Cup of firsts. The first tournament to feature 48 teams saw 1,248 players descend upon Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer. The expanded field means there will be a total of 104 matches played at the conclusion of the tournament, resulting in 9,360 minutes of soccer played in regulation time. The matchup between Argentina and Spain is also unlike one we've ever seen before, as this will be the first-ever World Cup final between the reigning European champions and the reigning Copa América champions, as well as the first final between the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked t...