Summarizing the World Cup format changes

I see the user posted a Chinese sentence about Del Piero’s thoughts on the World Cup's new format. They might be looking for commentary or a summary. There’s no direct request, though. I could ask a clarifying question or provide some insights.

I could summarize that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will expand to 48 teams and include groups of 4, rather than the initially proposed groups of 3. This change means more exciting matches ahead!Analyzing 2026 World Cup format

For the 2026 World Cup, there will be 12 groups of four teams, totaling 48 teams, with the top two and eight best third-placed teams advancing to a 32-team knockout stage. This increases the total matches to 104 and the tournament length to 39 days. I could analyze the pros and cons of the new format, discuss potential surprises, impacts on underdog teams, schedule congestion, and player fatigue. I can offer more details if needed!Discussing the World Cup format changes

Del Piero believes fans will appreciate the new World Cup format and its surprises. The format features more teams and matches, expanding the competition significantly. However, there are some risks, like potential dilution of quality and the risk of “dead rubbers,” though having more third-place qualifiers could mitigate that. The logistics of travel across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico could lead to fatigue. More third-place advancements might lead to unexpected upsets as seen in past tournaments.Crafting a response in Chinese

I can point out that Morocco’s surprising run in 2022, although under a different format, shows that upsets can happen. If the user wants to explore deeper, we can discuss group scenarios, qualification spots, schedules, and venues.

I should also ask if they’re interested in the pros and cons or specifically Del Piero’s comments. Here are some key facts to include in simplified Chinese:

• 48支球队、12个四队小组
• 前两名+8个成绩最好的第三晋级32强
• 总比赛104场、周期约39天
• 三地主办：美/加/墨，长途旅行

Additionally, I could mention that the probability of upsets increases with more knockout rounds and how the group of four reduces collusion risk compared to the original proposal of three teams.