Thirteen national football teams participating in the World Cup have issued a joint statement in response to comments made by UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, who suggested that the expanded format of this year's tournament could result in numerous "completely uninteresting" matches. Among the teams expressing their discontent are World Cup newcomers Cape Verde, Curacao, and Uzbekistan. The football associations emphasized their respect for Ceferin but firmly rejected his characterization of the tournament, highlighting the competitive spirit and potential for exciting matches inherent in the expanded format.
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