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Group Stage — All 12 Groups

A historic first with 48 participating nations. Divided into 12 groups, with the top 2 from each group (24 teams) plus 8 best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage.

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Tournament Regulations

Group Stage

  • 48 nations divided into 12 groups
  • Round-robin within each group of 4 teams (3 matches per team)
  • 1st and 2nd place in each group advance automatically to the knockout stage
  • The best 8 third-placed teams also advance

Knockout Stage

  • Tournament of 32 teams
  • Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
  • The Final is on July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)

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