fifa world cup 2026 48 teams format

How the FIFA World Cup 26™ will work with 48 teams
Mar 1, 2023 · The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will have a new format, featuring 48 teams (16 more than Qatar 2022™), 104 matches (40 more than the last edition), an additional knockout round and the need...
What the World Cup will look like in 2026 with 48 teams - ESPN
Dec 15, 2022 · In 2026, 48 teams take part in the World Cup -- 45 qualifying nations plus the three host countries. (FIFA president Gianni Infantino has indicated none of the hosts will have to go...
How many teams in World Cup 2026? Groups, format, bracket for...
Jun 16, 2022 · Getty Images FIFA has announced that the 2026 World Cup, to be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will officially feature the 48-team expanded field that has been so...
2026 FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia
For the first time the FIFA World Cup will include 48 teams, an expansion by 16 compared with the previous seven tournaments. The teams will be split in 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top two of each group and the eight best third-placed teams progressing to a new round of 32, as approved by the FIFA Council on March 14, 2023. [6]
How will the new 48-team World Cup format work? - NBC Sports
Jan 10, 2017 · Joe Prince-Wright Published January 10, 2017 04:23 AM AP With the FIFA Council unanimously voting in favor of a 48-team World Cup from 2026 onwards there are plenty of questions on how it will all work. [ MORE: World Cup expansion confirmed ] Here are a few answers to those, as we map out exactly what changes will take place. Are you with us? Okay.