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FIFA World Cup to have 40 more matches in 2026

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FIFA has increased the size of the 2026 tournament for the second time. FIFA has created a 104-game schedule that will last nearly six weeks in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 16 host cities now have 24 extra games to stage on top of the 80 they already had for the inaugural 48-team tournament.

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Times of India

World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams: FIFA

The expanded 2026 men's World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams, a change from the original planned format of 16 groups of three, football's world governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday.

1 year ago·India

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News18 India

FIFA Approves 2026 World Cup Format with Record 104 Matches

The expanded 2026 men's World Cup will have 12 groups of four teams in a change from the originally planned format of 16 groups of three

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament set for approval

The 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico are set to feature 104 games, including a new last-32 stage

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

FIFA World Cup 2026 to have record 104 matches, final on July 19

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be the first edition of the quadrennial tournament where 48 teams will participate.

1 year ago·India

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NDTV

FIFA World Cup 2026 To Feature 12 Groups Of Four Teams

The expanded 2026 men's World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams in a change from the original planned format of 16 groups of three, football's world governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday. The next World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams, a sharp increase from the 32 sides at last year's tournament in Qatar. "The revised format mitigates the risk of collusion and ensure…

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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