صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
New York –On Sunday, the eyes of football fans turn to the New York Stadium, New Jersey, which will host the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, at the end of an edition described as the most transformative in the history of the tournament, not only on the sporting level, but also in terms of organization and fan experience.
The edition hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico witnessed the introduction of a set of changes inspired by the American sports model, in a step through which the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) sought to develop the tournament and expand its global fan base.
One of the most prominent of these changes is the increase in the number of participating teams from 32 to 48 teams for the first time in the history of the World Cup, which led to an increase in the number of matches to 104 confrontations, and gave new teams the opportunity to appear on the world stage, despite criticism related to the increase in physical pressure on the players.
The climatic conditions also forced the adoption of cooling breaks during some matches, to maintain the safety of players in light of the high temperatures, a measure that also gave coaches an opportunity to rearrange technical plans during matches.
At the public level, the stadiums were transformed into integrated entertainment spaces, where the matches were accompanied by musical performances and interactive activities before the start of the matches and after their end, in an experience inspired by major American sporting events.
For the first time in the history of the World Cup, the final will witness a huge artistic display during the halftime break, similar to the famous Super Bowl performances, in a move aimed at turning the final match into a global sporting and entertainment event.
FIFA also adopted a new tradition of awarding commemorative rings to all members of the team that won the title, along with cups and medals, a tradition inspired by the American NBA championships, so that global achievement is documented with a personal symbol that accompanies the players for life.
These changes reflect a new approach by FIFA towards developing the World Cup experience, while maintaining its position as the largest football event in the world.
Source:“My press”
