Why FIFA changed the format for 2026 WC

The World Cup group stage format for 2026 was changed to 12 groups of four teams from 16 groups of three teams by FIFA’s Council on Tuesday, increasing the total to 104 matches from 64 in the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

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FIFA Women's World Cup: France, Colombia reach quarterfinals

France defeated Morocco 4-0 to enter the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's FIFA World Cup.

FIFA Women's World Cup: France, Colombia reach quarterfinals

France defeated Morocco 4-0 to enter the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's FIFA World Cup.

Messi's FIFA WC celebration post breaks Insta record

Football star Messi added another record to his name two days after he won the FIFA World Cup 2022 Argentina.

Messi's FIFA WC celebration post breaks Insta record

Football star Messi added another record to his name two days after he won the FIFA World Cup 2022 Argentina.

Most FIFA WC appearances, Messi ties record with German legend Matthaus

Let's look at the players who have played the most matches at the grandest stage of football.

Most FIFA WC appearances, Messi ties record with German legend Matthaus

Let's look at the players who have played the most matches at the grandest stage of football.

FIFA WC: We had good moments says Belgium manager

Following his side's loss to Morocco in their FIFA World Cup Group F match, Belgium manager Roberto Martinez

South Africa presses FIFA over World Cup elimination goal

South Africa’s soccer federation has formally complained to FIFA about a referee’s decision to award a penalty kick in a 1-0 loss that ended the team’s bid to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

South Africa presses FIFA over World Cup elimination goal

South Africa’s soccer federation has formally complained to FIFA about a referee’s decision to award a penalty kick in a 1-0 loss that ended the team’s bid to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

South Africa presses FIFA over World Cup elimination goal

South Africa’s soccer federation has formally complained to FIFA about a referee’s decision to award a penalty kick in a 1-0 loss that ended the team’s bid to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.