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FIFA approves 2026 World Cup format with record 104 matches

These are today's top stories tied to the world's most popular sports extravaganza: The FIFA World Cup! The 2026 World Cup, being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, will consist of 12 groups of four, with the top two and the eight best third-placed sides advancing to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Spain, Portugal and Morocco make a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.

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    Spain, Portugal, Morocco to make a joint bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup

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FIFA approves 2026 World Cup format with record 104 matches

These are today's top stories tied to the world's most popular sports extravaganza: The FIFA World Cup! The 2026 World Cup, being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, will consist of 12 groups of four, with the top two and the eight best third-placed sides advancing to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Spain, Portugal and Morocco make a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.

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World Cup 2026: How the world reacts to new format with 104 games

World Cup 2026: How the world reacts to new format with 104 games

Football
11:01, 16-Mar-2023

World Cup 2026: How the world reacts to new format with 104 games

Football
11:01, 16-Mar-2023
Spain, Portugal, Morocco to make a joint bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup

Spain, Portugal, Morocco to make a joint bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup

Football
20:04, 15-Mar-2023

Spain, Portugal, Morocco to make a joint bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup

Football
20:04, 15-Mar-2023