Expanded 2026 World Cup to feature four-team groups and 24 more games

The date for the final has been set for July 19, 2026

Mar 14, 2023

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The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA photo

FIFA approved on Tuesday the format for the next World Cup that will take place across North America in 2026 — and its going to mean more games and a longer tournament.

The expanded 48-team tournament will feature 104 matches played over the course of 40 days acros…

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