The 2026 FIFA World Cup will introduce several new elements, including a record 48 participating teams instead of the usual 32. Co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament will see an increase in the number of matches to 104. Teams will be divided into 12 groups, and a new 'Round of 32' will be added to the knockout stage.
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- How many teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup?
- 48 teams will participate.




















