The 2026 World Cup

Chapter 1

Three nations one giant tournament

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Chapter 2

The brand new 48-team format

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Chapter 3

Iconic stadiums and host cities

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YOUR GOAL

Master of The 2026 World Cup

Ch 2 · The brand new 48-team format

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maya World Cup 2026 Format

World Cup 2026, get ready for the show! (Oh-oh, 48 teams, let's go!)

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maya A brand new round of 32

Jun 13

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maya Why more teams than ever get in

Jun 13

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maya How the new group stage works

Jun 13

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maya The new nations making historic debuts

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maya A brand new round of 32

Jun 1

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Fun Fact

Record-breaking games: The expansion to 48 teams increases the total matches from 64 to 104, making it the longest World Cup in history.

Jun 1

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maya How the new group stage works

Jun 1

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Glossary

expansion (noun)
The historic growth of the World Cup to a forty-eight-team format. It's like inviting sixteen more friends to the world's biggest soccer party.

Jun 1

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Quiz

How many groups of four teams are there in the 2026 group stage?

Jun 1

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Gossip

Which debut team are you rooting for?

Jun 1

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Quiz

Which of the following Asian nations is making its historical FIFA World Cup debut in 2026?

Jun 1

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Quiz

How many total matches will be played during the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Jun 1

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Quiz

In which month of 2026 does this expanded tournament begin and end?

Jun 1

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Quiz

How many teams are competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Jun 1

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Quiz

How many matches must a team play to win the 2026 World Cup, including group and knockout stages?

Jun 1

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Quiz

What brand new knockout round has been added to the World Cup due to the format expansion?

Jun 1

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Quiz

How many third-place teams will advance from the group stage to the knockout round in 2026?

Jun 1