The FIFA Council will meet in Rwanda this Tuesday and is preparing to adopt a new format for the 2026 World Cup. to 48. That is, instead of 64 matches, the competition will have 104.
This will also make the tournament last longer – it will last 39 days. The groups will continue to consist of four selections, but instead of eight it will be twelve. And the two best qualify for the next stage.
The first World Cup with this format will be held in 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico and will have a round of 16 in the final phase due to the number of participants.
This meeting determines the number of matches played daily, ensuring that the squads have a rest period of 72 hours between matches.
Source: DN
