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Record World Cup Begins: Who Will Claim Glory?

11 Jun

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Summary

The 2026 World Cup features a record 48 teams and 104 matches.
Four nations, including Cape Verde, will make their World Cup debuts.
Argentina aims to win back-to-back World Cups, a rare feat.

Record World Cup Begins: Who Will Claim Glory?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup commences today, marking the largest tournament in history with 48 competing teams and a total of 104 matches. Games will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of three group stage games. Following the group stage, 32 teams will advance to a single-elimination bracket. Notably, Argentina is seeking to become the first nation since Brazil in the 1960s to win consecutive World Cup titles.

This edition also sees four nations – Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan – making their highly anticipated World Cup debuts. The tournament's group stage is scheduled from June 11 to June 27, with the final match set for July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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