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  "path": "/global/2026/06/12/german-coach-low/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-12T22:15:08.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
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    "World Cup 2026",
    "Alaa Shamali"
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  "textContent": "Former German coach Joachim Löw has voiced clear criticism of FIFA’s decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams, arguing that the new format has diminished the tournament’s competitiveness and technical quality. In an interview with the German channel RTL as part of the series “World Cup Fever: Monica Lierhaus and the National […]\n\nBy Alaa Shamali",
  "title": "German coach Low criticises FIFA and the 2026 World Cup format"
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