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How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams, up from the usual 32 — more boring games for your viewing misery.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expanding from 32 teams to 48 teams. This means a bigger tournament, more matches, and a whole lot more questionable soccer content to wade through. If you weren't already ready to commit your weekends to endless games, now you definitely won't be.