How many games are in the next World Cup?

It has been confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will see 104 games played, up from the original 80, as 12 groups of four teams in each will be the format.

How many games will be played in the World Cup?

The total of 104 World Cup matches will be a significant increase from previous plans that had called for 80 games, and 40 more than last year's tournament in Qatar, which featured 32 teams.

How many games will teams play in the World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches instead of the typical 64 games due to its expanded format, football's world governing body, FIFA, says ahead of its congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The tournament due to take place in North America will expand from 32 to 48 teams.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches instead of the traditional 64 games due to the expanded format with 48 teams taking part, global soccer governing body FIFA said on Tuesday ahead of its Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.

How many games will there be in the World Cup this year?

A total of 64 games will be played to decide the winners of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums

Where will 2026 World Cup games be played?

The 2026 World Cup will take place in three North American countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This will be the first time that the tournament is hosted by three different nations and it will be the very first time that the event will be contested in Canada.

How many games are there in Qatar World Cup?

It was held over a reduced time frame of 29 days with 64 matches played in eight venues across five cities. Qatar entered the event—their first World Cup—automatically as the host's national team, alongside 31 teams determined by the qualification process.

Who will host the 2030 World Cup?

Morocco joins Spanish and Portuguese bid to host 2030 FIFA world cup | Africanews.

Where is the 2030 World Cup being held?

In March 2023, King Mohammed VI announced Morocco would be partnering with Spain and Portugal as bidding to host the FIFA World Cup 2030 at CAF President Outstanding Achievement Awards Ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda.

Who is hosting the 2026 World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup™ but the first edition of football's greatest showpiece to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Is World Cup single elimination?

In the Group Phase, games may end in a draw. The second round, or "Knockout Stage," is a single-elimination round in which teams play each other, and there are no draws; extra time and penalty kicks are used to decide the winner.

Which country has won most football World Cup?

Brazil, the only team that has participated in every World Cup, is also the most successful team in the competition, having won five titles and finished second twice. Italy and Germany have four titles each, with Germany having reached more finals than any other team, eight.

Who is favored to win the World Cup?

France is the new betting favorite to win the World Cup (-125 at FOX Bet) after defeating long-shot Morocco on Wednesday in the semifinal match.

How many games are in the World Cup 2023?

All matches after the group stage will be knockout format. A total of 64 games will be played. The games will take place in 10 venues in New Zealand and Australia. The opening match of the tournament will take place in Eden Park, Auckland, and will include the Opening Ceremony.

How will a 48 team World Cup look like?

It's been almost six years since the FIFA council voted to increase the size of the World Cup and approved a format that would see the 48 teams divided into 16 groups of three teams -- with the top two going through to a round of 32.

Is the next World Cup 48 teams?

In 2026, 48 teams take part in the World Cup -- 45 qualifying nations plus the three host countries. It's been confirmed that, as hosts, United States, Mexico and Canada won't have to go through the North, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF) qualifying competition.

How many days is the World Cup?

At just 28 days long, the 2022 World Cup will be the shortest tournament since the 1978 edition. The 2022 World Cup will be the last World Cup tournament to feature 32 teams; in 2026, the number will jump to 48 teams.

Who is hosting the 2034 World Cup?

Japan, North Korea and South Korea.

Who is hosting the 2025 World Cup?

Saudi Arabia unanimously chosen to host December's FIFA Club World Cup, new 32-team format to start in 2025 - Eurosport.

Which teams are out of World Cup?

Is Italy in the World Cup?

Italy were not at the Qatar World Cup in 2022 despite winning the Euros just over a year prior. The four-time winners of FIFA's showpiece event were left at home while the world's best teams competed in the Middle East.

How are there 64 matches in the World Cup?

The current format, first implemented in France 1998, sees 32 teams split into eight groups of four. As a result, the last six editions of the World Cup, including the latest World Cup in Russia in 2022, featured 64 games.