How many teams will be involved in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Forty-eight teams will be involved in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing the largest number of nations ever featured in the main finals ...

FIFA on Wednesday announced that the third phase of 2026 World Cup tickets sales will begin on Dec. 11, making this round -- beginning six days after the draw -- the first chance for buyers to bid on ...

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FIFA have finally announced the seeding for the 2026 World Cup draw, so it is now confirmed Italy will be in Pot 4 if they get through the play-offs. The draw for the tournament in the USA, Canada and ...

The 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5 will reward the four highest-ranked teams -- Spain, Argentina, France and England-- which will be placed in separate sections of a new tennis-style seeded tournament ...

The qualification cycle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost at an end, with 42 of the 48 teams competing in next year's tournament now known. The remaining places will be filled by the winners of ...

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