The expansion of the 2026 World Cup team to 48 teams will also make major changes to the competition system.

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The 2026 World Cup will be the largest in history. It will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, Mexico and other three countries. A total of 48 teams will be held in 16 cities. The competition system will be changed. FIFA currently There are three options, which will be determined next year.

FIFA announced in 2017 that the teams in the World Cup will be increased from 32 to 48 teams, divided into 16 groups, with 3 teams in each group, and the top two in each group will enter the second round of the top 32 group stage. Before the game, there will be a free throw PK battle, which will be used as the basis for deciding who can advance in the event of a tie.

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FIFA Global Football Development Director Arsene Wenger said at a press conference today that the format of the 2026 World Cup has not yet been determined. Currently, there are three options. Group 4 teams, take the top two to advance, the third with the best results will also qualify, and the third is 48 teams divided into two areas, and then divided into 6 groups, each with 4 teams, Wenger believes that FIFA A final decision may be made next year.

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