Sports
2026 World Cup: 48 Teams, Format, Favourites & New Rules
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Here’s your cheat sheet.
1. Dates & Hosts
Tournament: June 11 – July 19, 2026
Hosts: USA (11 stadiums), Canada (2), Mexico (3)
Final: July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
2. New Format: 48 Teams
12 groups of 4 teams
Top 2 from each group + 8 best third‑placed teams advance to Round of 32
One extra knockout round compared to previous World Cups.View Full Details, News. .
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