The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams. It will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, expanding from the previous 32-team format. The group stage expands to 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a knockout stage of 32.[1][3][5]
Key details:
- Number of teams: 48.[5][1]
- Tournament format: 12 groups of 4; top two from each group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the knockout rounds.[1][5]
- Hosts and locations: United States, Canada, and Mexico across 16 host cities (11 in the U.S., 3 in Mexico, 2 in Canada).[10]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official FIFA/organizing committee confirmations or provide a concise snapshot for quick reference.[10][1]
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