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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first of its kind, featuring a record 48 teams. It’s a major increase from the usual 32 teams that football fans have grown accustomed to since the 1998 World Cup. Naturally, the number of berths each confederation is allocated will be increased following this change. Some of […] READ MORE
The votes are in and the host of the 2026 World Cup is decided. The joint bid from all three North American nations – Canada, the United States and Mexico – will split hosting duties in eight years’ time. Joint North American Bid Wins 2026 World Cup The decision to award the 2026 tournament to […] READ MORE
The North American World Cup bid received a favourable review from a FIFA report released on Friday. Football’s governing body scored both the joint bid as well as that of Morocco, concluding that the African nation would be a riskier option. FIFA will announce the host following a 13 June vote by member federations. FIFA: […] READ MORE
Later this year the FIFA Congress will decide on who will host the 23rd FIFA World Cup. There are only two bids. One is a joint bid by the USA, Canada and Mexico. The other is the Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup bid. Surely there can only be one winner. Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup […] READ MORE
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has had his plans to expand the World Cup from 2026 onwards approved. This will mean major changes to the structuring of the competition. There will be 16 groups with 3 teams in each, where the top two in each group will advance to the Round of 32. These new plans […] READ MORE
The FIFA Council has unanimously approved the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams. Beginning in 2026, the FIFA World Cup will feature 16 groups of three teams competing for global soccer supremacy. The FIFA Council unanimously decided on a 48-team #WorldCup as of 2026: 16 groups of 3 teams. Details to follow after […] READ MORE
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