The men's World Cup has seen only eight different winners across its 22 editions, showcasing a competitive landscape in global football. The tournament began in 1930 with 13 teams, and after increasing participation to 32 nations in 2022, it will expand to 48 teams in 2026. Notably, nations like Albania, Bangladesh, and Belarus have yet to qualify for the World Cup, despite their histories and participation in other international tournaments, highlighting the challenging nature of achieving qualification in such a prestigious competition.
"Despite being a nation with a rich sporting culture and a population of over 170 million, Bangladesh has yet to qualify for a World Cup football tournament, illustrating the competitive nature of global football."
"Albania has participated in UEFA European Championships but has never made it to a World Cup, indicating the tough challenge nations face in qualifying for such a prestigious global tournament."
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