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- Starting with this edition, the FIFA World Cup expanded to 48 teams, an increase of 16 from the previous 7 tournaments. [ 5 ] The teams will be split into 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top 2 of each group and the 8 best third-placed teams progressing to a new round of 32, as approved by the FIFA Council on March 14, 2023. [ 6 ]
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1 day ago · First round: Teams were drawn into nine groups of six teams to play home-and-away round-robin matches. The winner of each group will qualify for the World Cup. Second round: The four best-ranked group runners-up will participate in a play-off to determine which team will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.
5 days ago · Each team plays a total of 18 matches, one home and one away against every other team. Points are awarded based on match results: three points for a win, one point for a draw and none for a...
1 day ago · Starting with this edition, the FIFA World Cup expanded to 48 teams, an increase of 16 from the previous 7 tournaments. [12] The teams will be split into 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top 2 of each group and the 8 best third-placed teams progressing to a new round of 32, as approved by the FIFA Council on March 14, 2023. [13]
4 days ago · This page will serve as the home for every bit of news you can use for the 2026 World Cup, with links to format, confederations’ qualification tables, qualified teams, and much more. [ MORE: USMNT in 2024 — schedule, results, more ]
2 days ago · Asian (AFC) 2026 World Cup qualification format. First round (Oct. 11-17, 2023): 20 teams, home-and-away; Second round (Nov. 2023 - June 2024): 36 teams, nine groups, top two from each group advance; Third round (begins Sept. 2024): 18 teams, three groups, top two from each group qualify for World Cup, third- and fourth-place teams to fourth round
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6 days ago · View your complete guide to watching live coverage of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on TV in the UK.
4 days ago · The gauntlet that is CONMEBOL qualifying has eased a bit with the expanded, 48-team field for the 2026 World Cup; Six teams will qualify automatically and a seventh will reach the six team inter-confederation playoff tournament. [ MORE: How will 48-team 2026 World Cup work?]
