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FIFA World Cup 2026: Format, groups, full schedule, India match timings, where to watch, and everything you need to know

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to usher in a new era for international football, with the tournament expanding to 48 teams for the first time. Co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the month-long spectacle will run from June 11 to July 19 (June 12-July 20 as per Indian time), featuring a record 104 matches across 16 host cities.

The expanded format means more teams, more matches and a longer knockout stage, making the 2026 edition the biggest World Cup ever staged.

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