World Cup Introduction

this will be the largest World Cup in history

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A brief history of the World Cup in numbers

The 2026 World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the competition, 96 years on from its inception in 1930.

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Why this will be the largest World Cup in history

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These four countries are making their World Cup debut in 2026

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FIFA World Cup 2026 all-in-one guide: Full schedule, fixtures, groups, India timings, venues, knockout dates, FAQs and more

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to usher in a new era for international football, with the tournament expanding to 48 teams for the first time in its history.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Schedule: Matches, Dates, Timings, Venues - All You Need To Know

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E teams, squads and odds

OneFootball University: A brief history of the World Cup

The World Cup is the most prestigious competition in football.It takes place every four years to senior international teams, with modern tournaments being made up of 32 teams from across the world,

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How long does a World Cup game last – and why?

Stoppage time can be added on for a whole range of delays during a match Visionhaus/Getty Images As the cliche goes, football is a game of two halves — specifically, two 45-minute halves to make a 90-minute match. But going into the 2026 World Cup, how ...

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FIFA Men’s World Cup: Your guide to understanding soccer

The U.S. just isn't as into soccer as the rest of the world. With the FIFA Men's World Cup coming to Seattle, we made this guide to help you understand the beautiful game.