The 2026 World Cup introduces a Round of 32 — the first new knockout round in the tournament’s modern history.

World Cup 2026 packs a record 104 matches into 39 days across three countries — here is how the calendar breaks down.

The 1994 World Cup set attendance records and gave birth to Major League Soccer — a legacy 2026 builds upon.

Eight of the twelve third-placed teams reach the knockouts in 2026 — here is how that wrinkle works.

A 48-team field opens the door for World Cup debutants and long-absent nations to return to the finals.