How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanded from 32 in previous tournaments — the largest World Cup in football history.

How does the 2026 World Cup group stage work?

The 48 teams are drawn into 12 groups of 4 teams each (Groups A through L). Each team plays 3 matches. The top 2 from each group (24 teams) advance, plus the 8 best third-place finishers, creating a 32-team knockout bracket.

How many matches are in the 2026 World Cup?

There are 104 matches total — 72 group stage matches and 32 knockout matches (Round of 32 through the Final). The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Where is the 2026 World Cup hosted?

The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by three nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. There are 16 host cities across the three countries, with the final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

Who will win the 2026 World Cup?

Our AI-powered prediction engine analyzes xG, FIFA rankings, recent form, and historical performance to forecast every match. Visit Bucephus for live probability updates throughout the tournament.

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World Cup Quarter-Final Predictions (July 11) — Miami & Kansas City

Double quarter-final day July 11: Hard Rock Stadium and Arrowhead. Two World Cup finalists will be decided by tonight.

Quarter-Finals — July 11, 2026

Two matches, four teams eliminated, two semi-finalists booked.

QF3 — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (17:00 EDT)

Evening kickoff in South Florida — humidity affects recovery between matches. Favorites who pressed high in Round of 16 may conserve energy here.

QF4 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (20:00 CDT)

Night game, loud crowd, wide pitch. Often produces the highest-cardinality result of the round (extra time, penalties).

Semi-Final Preview (July 14–15)

July 14 — AT&T Stadium, Dallas
July 15 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

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World Cup Quarter-Final Predictions (July 11) — Miami & Kansas City

Quarter-Finals — July 11, 2026

QF3 — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (17:00 EDT)

QF4 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (20:00 CDT)

Semi-Final Preview (July 14–15)

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World Cup Quarter-Final Predictions (July 11) — Miami & Kansas City

Quarter-Finals — July 11, 2026

QF3 — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (17:00 EDT)

QF4 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (20:00 CDT)

Semi-Final Preview (July 14–15)

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