For the first time ever, 48 teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The previous total was 32 teams. Matches will be ...

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Other teams could follow in the current international window.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is on the horizon with next summer’s showpiece set to be an incredible spectacle. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams in an expanded format.

His performances in the Dutch Eredivisie made him a household name, but the 2026 World Cup could certainly be his defining stage. Gimenez will not only be playing in front of his country but in front ...

Pedro Vilela/Getty ImagesNeymar Jr. of Brazil celebrates after scoring the fifth goal of his team during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Bolivia at Mangueirao on September 08, ...

All six of FIFA's confederations will have more teams represented at the 2026 World Cup compared to previous years. The confederation that will benefit the most from the expansion is CAF (Africa ...