How many teams will play in the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup will take place across three countries - The USA, Mexico and Canada

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48 Teams competing in this tournament will be the first time

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48 teams will be split into 16 groups of three and this format of the FIFA World Cup will change for the tournament

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The top two teams will advance to the knockout round of 32

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Teams will have to battle their way through the knockout stage to achieve World Cup glory

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