When the tournament was 32, Germany won 8-0 against Saudi Arabia in 2002.
When the tournament was 24, Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
Opening it up is an opportunity for smaller footballing nations like Ghana, Curacao, Cape Verde, South Africa and their fans to experience the world cup. Nigeria even sacrificed their spot for DR Congo.
Germany winning 7-1, it makes you question what the point of opening up the tournament to 48 teams was?