2026 World Cup Expands to 48 Teams

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marked the largest edition in the tournament's history in terms of the number of teams (48 teams) and matches (104), featuring exceptional football stories and record-breaking achievements. Despite successfully attracting over 6.5 million spectators with a 99.7% stadium occupancy rate, the tournament sparked widespread debates over expansion, equality, and commercial aspects, especially after decisions such as water breaks and new refereeing procedures, which impacted the flow of the matches. Additionally, organizational updates, like the new system for dividing teams in the knockout stages, changed the tournament's dynamics and were accompanied by political controversy and external interventions, with numerous surprises and record-breaking moments throughout the tournament.

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