The FIFA today approved the new format for the World Cup 2026 in United States, Canada and Mexicothat It will have 48 teams, divided into 12 groups, and will have a total of 104 matches.
The Council defined it this Tuesday at a meeting of the members in kigalicapital of Rwandabut the president of the entity, Gianni InfantinoI had already anticipated it during the development of the Qatar World Cup 2022 who won the Argentine national team.
The 2026 World Cup will take place with 12 groups of four teams, so 104 matches will be played throughout the 40 days that the competition will last.
In the initial phase they will all face each other in each zone and The first two per group will be classified, in addition to the eight best third parties.
The 32 selected that advance to the final table will begin the direct elimination duels from 16th place. and not from eighth, as was the case until the World Cup in Qatarwhile the clash for the title will be on July 19, 2026 and the champion will play eight games in the tournament.
The venues chosen for the 2026 World Cup:
USA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), Miami, New York/New Jersey, San Francisco, and Seattle.
Mexico: Mexico City (Azteca Stadium), Guadalajara (Akron Stadium) and Monterrey (BBVA Stadium).
Canada: Toronto and Vancouver.
Source: Ambito
I am Pierce Boyd, a driven and ambitious professional working in the news industry. I have been writing for 24 Hours Worlds for over five years, specializing in sports section coverage. During my tenure at the publication, I have built an impressive portfolio of articles that has earned me a reputation as an experienced journalist and content creator.
