How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup? There will be 48 teams in the 2026 World Cup, an increase of 16 from previous editions. Previously, there were eight groups comprising of four nations each.

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Photo Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic (Franck Fife, Matthew Ashton, Gary Hershorn via Getty Images) One of the biggest soccer moments of the 20th century happened in New Jersey. On October 1, ...