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How does the new 2026 FIFA World Cup format work?
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April 10, 2026
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0:40Now PlayingThe FIFA World Cup is set for its biggest change in a generation. For the 2026 tournament, the number of teams will jump from 32 to 48, altering the competition's format and creating a new set of opportunities and challenges for the world of soccer.
2026's tournament, which features 48 nations, will have a groundbreaking 104 matches played across cities in the US, Mexico and Canada. This is a 47% increase in the number of games compared to the previous format.
The group stage, or opening rounds, of the tournament will feature 12 groups of four teams. According to FIFA, adopting 12 groups of four was chosen over the option of 16 groups of three teams because team and fan experience, player welfare and sporting integrity were taken into consideration.
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