The group stage will be played across the first 17 days of the tournament before the expanded knockout rounds begin. The biggest historic change for 2026 is the expansion from 32 teams to 48 teams.

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Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, has outlined a clear objective for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that reaching the ...

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams and will last 38 days – from June 11 to July 19. Due to the expansion, the number of matches has increased from 64 to 104, and the teams are now ...