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World Cup bracket, explained: How seeds, groups, format will work in expanded 48-team field for 2026 FIFA tournament

What is the FIFA World Cup?

Teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

2026 FIFA World Cup format

How the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw works

When does the 2026 World Cup begin?

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be the biggest, and likely most anticipated football tournament ever.

Now expanded to its largest field ever, the 2026 World Cup will bring excitement, thrills, and competition all across North America.

Set to be joint-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the 2026 tournament will be just the second World Cup ever held across multiple countries.

But how does it work? The Sporting News det