World Cup 2026 Format & Bracket
FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, bracket, host cities, and knockout format explained.
Expanded tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams across the USA, Canada, and Mexico with a group stage followed by a knockout bracket.
Group stage
Teams are drawn into groups where they play round-robin matches. The top teams advance to the knockout rounds.
Follow the tournament
Track World Cup 2026 fixtures, standings, bracket, teams, and host venues on the Ninety Minutes Plus World Cup hub.