Consider the following statements regarding the FIFA World Cup 2026: 1. It was the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 participating teams. 2. It was the first FIFA World Cup to be jointly hosted by three countries. 3. Rodri of Spain won the Golden Ball award for being adjudged the best player of the tournament. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the FIFA World Cup 2026:
1.It was the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 participating teams.
2.It was the first FIFA World Cup to be jointly hosted by three countries.
3.Rodri of Spain won the Golden Ball award for being adjudged the best player of the tournament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The FIFA World Cup 2026 marked the first expansion to 48 teams and was jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, making it the first three-nation FIFA World Cup. Rodri of Spain won the Golden Ball award as the tournament’s best player.

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