Why Does World Cup 2026 Have 48 Teams

FIFA expanded the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams to increase global representation and give more football nations from Africa, Asia, and the Americas access to the tournament. The new format features 12 groups of four teams, a new Round of 32, and 104 total matches played across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Kenyan fans can follow all fixtures in East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) on Pulser.