1930年から今日に至るまで、この世界的なサッカーの祭典がどのように変化し、発展してきたのか、その歴史を振り返る。 FIFAワールドカップ2026は48カ国が参加する初の大会となる ...

Unlike previous tournaments, where only 16 teams progressed from the group stage, the expanded format allows 32 nations to reach the knockout rounds.

The FIFA Men's World Cup went from 32 teams to 48 teams this year - and thus far, it's been a rousing success. More games has led to more excitement and more big moments. We've seen some great goals ...

Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss expanding to 64 teams after the 2026 FIFA World Cup shattered attendance records and ...

FIFA’s expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams has generated much debate, but there is one change to the competition’s bloated structure that has gone under the radar. With 12 groups comprising ...

A concise guide to the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds: schedule, new FIFA rules for draws and the updated list of qualified and eliminated teams, with the main protagonists and host cities ...

The 48-team expansion and return of third-placed qualifiers have renewed concerns over the World Cup's sporting integrity, evoking memories of the 1982 'disgrace of Gijon'.

Scotland's World Cup dream in hanging by a thread after their loss to Brazil - but a former Scottish international doesn't believe they've earned the right to progress despite there still being hope ...