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Tournament Structure

Group Stage Match Schedule Draw Process Elimination Rounds Knockout Stage 48 Teams Knockout Stages Qualification Process Playoffs Group Stage Draw

Full 2026 World Cup Field Set After Playoffs Complete 48-Team Draw

The expanded, three-nation event creates new knockout paths with heavier travel demands.

England Set to Base at Kansas City’s Swope Soccer Village for 2026 World Cup

Gutiérrez, Ledezma Complete One-Time Switch to Mexico After FIFA Approval

World Cup 2026: Full Schedule Set as Ticket Lottery Deadline Nears

Klose Says His World Cup Scoring Record Is Likely to Fall in 2026

FIFA Confirms Germany’s 2026 World Cup Group Schedule in Houston, Toronto and East Rutherford

FIFA Splits 2026 World Cup Reveal Into Two Shows as Trump Confirms Draw Appearance

FIFA Finalizes 2026 World Cup Draw Rules, Keeps Top Four Apart Until Semis

FIFA Finalizes 2026 World Cup Draw Procedure, Pots and Seeding Ahead of Dec. 5 Event

UEFA Playoff Draw Today to Decide Final Four European 2026 World Cup Berths

World Cup 2026 Qualifying: Egypt Books Place as Croatia Draw Aids Germany’s Seeding Bid

FIFA Reviews Bid to Expand 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams

Klopp Condemns Push to Expand Men’s World Cup to 64 Teams

FIFA Weighs CONMEBOL Pitch to Expand 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams

FIFA Weighs 64-Team Expansion for 2030 World Cup After Trump Tower Meeting

FIFA Sets Record $355 Million Club Payout for 2026 World Cup, Adding Qualifier Compensation

FIFA Taps George Weah to Lead 16-Member Players’ Voice Panel on Racism

Uzbekistan and Jordan Qualify for 2026 World Cup for First Time