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How are World Cup 2026 qualifying tables determined in each continent?
CONMEBOL used a full round-robin, UEFA ran groups via the Nations League, CAF and AFC used multi-stage systems. Here is how each confederation decided its World Cup spots.
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What is the format of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage?
The 2026 World Cup knockout stage introduces a new round of 32 before the round of 16. Here is how the bracket works, from July 4 through to the final on July 19.
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How does the World Cup 2026 group stage table system work?
The 2026 World Cup group stage uses three points for a win, with tiebreakers from goal difference through to FIFA ranking. Eight third-placed teams also advance.
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Which stadiums will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches?
Sixteen stadiums across the USA, Mexico and Canada host the 2026 World Cup. MetLife Stadium hosts the final, while the Azteca opens the tournament with the most history.
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What is the full World Cup 2026 match schedule and fixtures?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule runs June 11 to July 19 across 16 venues. Group stage, knockout rounds, semi-finals and final dates all listed.
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How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup and how does the 48-team format work?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup uses a new 48-team format with 12 groups, a round of 32, and 104 matches. Here is how it works and what changed from previous tournaments.
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What are the 2026 World Cup groups after the draw?
The 2026 World Cup draw divided 48 teams into 12 groups of four. USA, Mexico and Canada headline separate groups, with England, Morocco and others in notable ties.
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Which teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
All 48 teams competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from Argentina as defending champions to the hosts USA, Canada and Mexico, broken down by confederation.
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How do World Cup 2026 qualifiers work?
Each confederation ran its own qualifying system for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is how UEFA, CONMEBOL, CAF, AFC, CONCACAF and OFC each determined their spots.
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When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start and end?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca and ends with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Here is the full schedule breakdown.
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Which countries will host the 2026 World Cup matches?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Here is how the matches are divided up, and what that means in practice.
Africa Cup of Nations
AFCON 2025: who can actually win it
Morocco hosts the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from December 21 to January 18. With Mané, Salah, and Osimhen all in the picture, the field is genuinely wide open.