For the first time in the tournament’s history, 48 national teams will compete in the FIFA World Cup, expanding from the previous 32-team format. The new structure will increase the number of matches from 64 to 104.
This new format creates opportunities for smaller football nations to qualify for the tournament, such as Haiti, Uzbekistan or Jordan.
For FIFA, the reform reflects a broader ambition to increase global representation and further internationalise the competition.
Who won the last FIFA World Cup?
Argentina won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after defeating France, drawing 3–3 and winning 4–2 on penalties.
What countries have been qualified for the World Cup?
FIFA has communicated the list of the qualified countries for the group stage. There are twelve groups.
The First FIFA World Cup Hosted by Three Nations
How the United States, Canada and Mexico Won the Hosting Rights
FIFA World Cup 2026 introduces a new hosting model for mega-events. While previous tournaments were typically concentrated within one country, the 2026 edition will operate across three nations -USA, Canada and Mexico-, multiple time zones and 16 metropolitan areas.
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This new format creates opportunities for smaller football nations to qualify for the tournament, such as Haiti, Uzbekistan or Jordan.
For FIFA, the reform reflects a broader ambition to increase global representation and further internationalise the competition.
Who won the last FIFA World Cup?
Argentina won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after defeating France, drawing 3–3 and winning 4–2 on penalties.
What countries have been qualified for the World Cup?
FIFA has communicated the list of the qualified countries for the group stage. There are twelve groups.
The First FIFA World Cup Hosted by Three Nations
How the United States, Canada and Mexico Won the Hosting Rights
FIFA World Cup 2026 introduces a new hosting model for mega-events. While previous tournaments were typically concentrated within one country, the 2026 edition will operate across three nations -USA, Canada and Mexico-, multiple time zones and 16 metropolitan areas.
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