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World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

  • "The revised format mitigates the risk of collusion and ensures that all the teams play a minimum of three matches," FIFA said
  • It means that there will be 104 matches played, a huge increase on the 64 games at last year's tournament
By AFP ·
Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City named among host cities for World Cup 2026

Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City named among host cities for World Cup 2026

By Reuters ·
Infantino says FIFA can afford Morocco to host 2026 World Cup

Infantino says FIFA can afford Morocco to host 2026 World Cup

By AP ·
Morocco's bid for 2026 World Cup reaches key stage as FIFA face pressure to get voting process right

Morocco's bid for 2026 World Cup reaches key stage as FIFA face pressure to get voting process right

By AP ·
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter snubs US World Cup bid and endorses Morocco

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter snubs US World Cup bid and endorses Morocco

By Arab News ·
With Drogba and Eto’o as ambassadors, Morocco plays up long-shot 2026 World Cup bid

With Drogba and Eto’o as ambassadors, Morocco plays up long-shot 2026 World Cup bid

By AFP ·

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