FIFA · 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup

The first World Cup with 48 teams in 12 groups, across 104 matches, hosted by Canada, Mexico, United States. Tournament runs from 2026-06-11 to 2026-07-19.

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How the new format works

48 teams in 12 groups of 4. Top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a Round of 32, then standard knockouts through to the final.

Compared to previous tournaments with 32 teams in 8 groups, the 2026 edition adds a full Round of 32 stage before the Round of 16. Teams reaching the final play 8 matches instead of 7. The expanded format means 16 new countries get their World Cup debut or return after years away — including Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, Uzbekistan.