NBC Universal, Inc. Christian Pulisic (left), Lionel Messi (middle), Cristiano Ronaldo (right)

Thirty-two team FIFA World Cups always provided plenty of content for soccer fans to consume for a long time.

Now imagine 48.

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The 2026 World Cup will see a significant increase in games, including a new knockout round for certain nations to navigate.

It's not yet clear if FIFA will stick to the 48-team format, but there have been rumors of the 2030 tournament expanding to 64 nations .

So, how exactly will the 2026 edition look with more teams? Here's a breakdown:

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