The first and most striking impression from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is simple: this is a fundamentally different tournament. With 48 teams, 12 groups, and a new Round of 32, the scale alone has reshaped the competition. The raw numbers underline the shift. Across 72 group-stage matches, a record 215 goals were […] The post Five Biggest Impressions After the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage appeared first on SoccerNews.