The 2026 FIFA World Cup will make history as the first tournament to feature 48 teams, expanding from the traditional 32-team format. This groundbreaking tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, promises to be the largest World Cup ever held. The qualification process has concluded across all confederations, with teams earning their spots through regional qualifying campaigns. The expanded format includes increased representation from all confederations, giving more nations the opportunity to compete on football’s biggest stage. The tournament will feature a new group stage format with 16 groups of three teams each, followed by a round of 32 before the traditional knockout stages begin.
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