Complete Guide to World Cup Tournament Format
Current Format (1998-2022): 32 Teams
- 8 groups of 4 teams
- Top 2 advance to knockout
- 64 total matches
2026 Format: 48 Teams
- 12 groups of 4 teams
- Top 2 + 8 best 3rd place advance
- Round of 32 added (NEW)
- 104 total matches