Greenland is striving to gain international acceptance by securing entry into CONCACAF, the FIFA body overseeing North and Central America and the Caribbean. However, the process is opaque, inconsistent, and resistant to fast-tracking. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan is on the verge of becoming first-time qualifiers for the World Cup, a significant achievement for a less mainstream footballing nation. The World Cup has expanded to include 48 member nations, allowing smaller nations to dream of competing. In other news, Argentina is thriving without star player Lionel Messi, while Brazil is experiencing a rising tide of apathy. Club Leon has been banished from the Club World Cup, leaving a void in the 32-team field.
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