The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 different countries, the most in the history of the tournament of the 96-year-old tournament. As a result, the level of talent will be more evenly spread out with 12 groups as opposed to the usual eight.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 different countries, the most in the history of the tournament of the 96-year-old tournament. As a result, the level of talent will be more evenly spread out with 12 groups as opposed to the usual eight.