FIFA expands 2026 World Cup format with record 104 Matches 

FIFA expands 2026 world Cup to 48 Team to Feature 12 Groups and Round 12

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FIFA world Cup 2026 played 48 games due to expanded format with 48 teams taking part.

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FIFA World Cup with 48 teams to feature 12 groups of four played.

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top two and eight best third-placed teams progressing to a Round of 32.

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FIFA extended 48 team tournaments will run for 38 or 39 days.

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Global Soccer governing body FIFA said on Tuesday Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 edition will be co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 first edition of the quadrennial tournament where 48 Team are Taking part.

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FIFA World Cup Final to be played on Sunday, 19 July 2026.

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