How many teams competed in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first time this number was used?

48. The 2026 World Cup expanded to 48 teams for the first time, up from 32. Read more: GK0063 — 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Exam-Oriented Notes

The 2026 World Cup was not just bigger. It was hosted by three countries at once, for the first time ever.

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11 June – 19 July 2026

Teams

48 (First Time)

Matches

104

Host Cities

16 (11 US, 3 MEX, 2 CAN)

Winner

Spain

FinalSpain 1-0 Argentina (ET)

First 3-Nation HostUSA, Mexico, Canada

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The 2026 World Cup expanded to 48 teams and three host countries for the first time. Spain won the final, beating Argentina.

This is one part of the full 2026 World Cup story. See the complete tournament picture in GK0063 — 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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