The number of matches at the summer's tournament will increase from 64 to 104 with a new round of 32, and will impact results and approaches

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities over the course of a month. Here is the full group stage schedule.

The World Cup started in 1930 with just 13 teams involved and was split into four groups. It became a 16-team tournament in 1954, before being increased to 24 in 1982. The past seven editions of the World Cup have been 32-team tournaments,

(NATIONAL) — With the World Cup set to take place in the U.S. for the first time since 1994, you might be wondering how this tournament works. Here are some basics for you to get up to speed. This year’s tournament will feature 48 teams instead of 32 like past tournaments have.

FIFA announced a new rule regarding yellow cards that will make many fans very happy. Check out what they changed. (AP Photo)

PFA CEO Maheta Molango warns FIFA's 48-team World Cup expansion could favor elite teams, increase player injuries, and dilute match quality ahead of 2026.

The Under-20 Women’s National Team is training in Aveiro, Portugal, for one of its final preparation periods before the World Cup. In addition to the friendlies already played against Finland U-23