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Forbessports9 days ago
Expanded 2026 World Cup Adds Eight Third-Place Teams to Knockout Stage
The 2026 World Cup, which began June 11 in Mexico City, features 48 teams across 12 groups. Eight of the 12 third-place finishers will advance to the knockout rounds based on points, goal difference, goals scored, and other tiebreakers.