More Opportunities To Give The Gospel
| Fact | Interesting Information |
| Football Legends' Final Act | This tournament could mark the sixth and final World Cup appearances of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi—potentially the last dance for two of football's greatest icons. |
| Potential Debut Nations | The expansion has opened the door for newcomers like Uzbekistan, Jordan, and Cape Verde, bringing entirely new nations and their passionate fans to the world stage. |
| More Chances for Underdogs | A new format allows eight third-place teams to advance to the knockouts, giving smaller football nations a lifeline and setting up classic "Cinderella story" moments. |
| Mexico Makes History | Mexico becomes the first nation to host men's World Cup matches in three different tournaments (1970, 1986, 2026), cementing its place as a spiritual heartland of the beautiful game. |
| First Three-Nation Host | Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this is the first time a World Cup unites three vast countries in a massive, cross-continental festival of football. |
| Biggest World Cup Ever | The tournament expands to 48 teams (up from 32)—the largest expansion in World Cup history, bringing more of the world together than ever before. |
| More Matches for Champions | The eventual winner may need to play 8 matches instead of the traditional 7, meaning lifting the trophy will require surviving an extra grueling knockout round. |
| First Guaranteed Oceania Spot | For the first time, the Oceania Football Confederation receives an automatic qualification place, ensuring representation for the Pacific nations without the heartbreak of the old playoff system. |
| Record Number of Matches | The tournament will feature 104 matches compared to the previous 64, giving fans 40 extra games of high-stakes drama, joy, and heartbreak to watch. |
| Longest World Cup Schedule | Running for 39 days, this will be the longest modern World Cup schedule, extending the global carnival and testing the endurance of players and fans alike. |
snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen,
tell them of Jesus the mighty to save.
Refrain:
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
2 Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting,
waiting the penitent child to receive;
plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently;
He will forgive if they only believe. [Refrain]
3 Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
cords that are broken will vibrate once more. [Refrain]
4 Rescue the perishing, duty demands it—
strength for your labor the Lord will provide;
back to the narrow way patiently win them,
tell the poor wand'rer a Savior has died. [Refrain]
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