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2026 FIFA World Cup set for expanded 48-team format

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup set for expanded 48-team format
Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature a record 48 teams. This will be the first time the tournament is held in three different countries and the second instance of a multi-nation World Cup. Teams will be divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group plus the best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stages. The tournament aims to enhance global representation in football, allowing more nations to compete for the title, with excitement building ahead of the event scheduled to begin in June 2026.

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  • •2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
  • •Record 48 teams participating for the title
  • •Tournament format includes 12 groups of four teams
  • •Top two teams and best third-placed teams advance
  • •Enhances global participation in international football
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  • 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup bracket, explained: How seeds, groups, format will work in expanded 48-team field for 2026 FIFA tournament
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be the biggest, and likely most anticipated football tournament ever.

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