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The 2026 World Cup in North America will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams divided into 12 groups. Teams compete in a round-robin, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stage, along with eight of the best third-place teams. The knockout stage begins with the Round of 32, leading to the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals. The final will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The schedule runs from the group stage in June to the final in July, with games hosted across multiple North American cities.
