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What to expect from the 48-team format at the World Cup 2026

team format at the World Cup 2026 The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be one like

Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying

format. For the 2026 World Cup, some countries played six qualifiers but some played eight. Now all will play six. Every team

What’s the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026?

format and schedule. ## What are the groups and teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Why is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held in three countries?

World Cup 2026 final draw [Amber Searls-Imagn Images] ## Expanded format needs more venues, huge infrastructure FIFA’s decision to expand the participation pool from 32 to 48 teams

FIFA World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts

2026 FIFA World Cup. ## Which 48 teams have qualified? For the first time in the tournament’s history, [48 teams](https://interactive.aljazeera.com/aje/2026/how-well-do-you-know-football/) will compete in the world’s biggest football tournament, up from

For many fans, the World Cup begins with a pack of stickers. The U.S. is catching up

format. Teams that have never qualified for the tournament — and therefore never been sticker-fied by Panini — are finally getting their moment. ![A boy opens packets of FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions

format with an extra knockout round, the FIFA Council confirmed an amendment to the regulations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 whereby single yellow cards in the final competition will be cancelled after the group

Which players will make the cut? The U.S. World Cup soccer roster is revealed today

Team.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/800x800+69+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F15%2Fa0%2F0fadce3947ee989d226d662d1177%2Fream-3.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/25/g-s1-124246/world-cup-usmnt-tim-ream) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream's mind](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/25/g-s1-124246/world-cup-usmnt-tim-ream) The roster

'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup

2026, operating as a bright spark in a 4-1-4-1 formation, and could get the home crowd really excited. ## 18. Bazoumana Toure (Ivory Coast) **Age:** 20 **Position:** Left-winger **Club:** Hoffenheim ![Ivory Coast

Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?

format this year, has been bankrolled by an eye-watering amount of money from PIF. The overall investment surpassed $5bn (£3.8bn) [when fresh capital of $266.7m was injected earlier this year., external

Meet the new Rafa planning to conquer Roland Garros

Cup team in Valencia and instantly impressed the nation's stars. "He was a skinny kid, obviously, but you could already see he played very well, even on an indoor court," said two-time

Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider

2026 and felt fitter than ever. It was a good decision to continue. The Red Roses have lined up another Grand Slam decider against France next week thanks to Saturday's [61-33 victory over

What next for Real Madrid after Barcelona’s La Liga and Clasico triumph?

formation that had served Real so well for so long, with English midfielder Jude Bellingham playing a key, advanced role, while Vinicius Junior thrived in front of and around him. Both were forced to shift

VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained

2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.** Fifa has introduced 11 measures specifically for the tournament. Pierluigi Collina, the head