FIFA confirms expanded 2026 World Cup with record 104 matches
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Format for event in US, Canada and Mexico will stick to four teams per group as plan for 16 groups of three shot down.
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World Cup 2026 update: Four-team groups and more games confirmed
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FIFA World Cup: 16 cities to host 2026 edition; 5 potential bids in for 2030
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2026 World Cup expansion increases logistics concerns
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FIFA confirms expanded 2026 World Cup with record 104 matches, Football News
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FIFA is planning to expand the number of teams for the next World Cup 2026 to have 104 matches in total
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2026 FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia
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FIFA World Cup to have 104 matches in 2026, World News