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How does the FIFA World Cup draw work? Full guide to format, rules, pots, groups and more for 2026 event

The 2026 World Cup promises to be the biggest FIFA showcase in history, at least by size of the tournament field. With the competition set to expand to 48 teams for the first time in its nearly ...
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World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, qualified teams and how it works

The 48 nations competing at the 2026 World Cup will discover their group stage opponents when the draw takes place on 5 December. The tournament will be the first to feature 48 teams, expanded from 32 ...