World Cup 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to the Format, Rules & More

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest yet, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expanded format introduces 12 groups of four, with the top two and best eight third-placed sides advancing to a new round of 32 knockout stage. Football fans can expect high-octane action from the group stage through to the final. Key rule changes for 2026 include expanded substitution allowances and enhanced VAR protocols to ensure fair play. Early predictions favor d...