@dailydiscovered: How the 48-Team World Cup Works The World Cup just got bigger than ever — 48 teams instead of 32 — and the format is genuinely confusing. Here's how it actually works. ⚽ Starting in 2026, the World Cup expands to 48 teams. Organizers split them into twelve groups of four. The top two from each group advance, plus the eight best third-place teams — which is where it gets tricky, because now you're comparing records across different groups to see who sneaks in. That fills out a brand-new Round of 32, and from there it's a straight knockout bracket down to the final. More teams, more games, and a longer gauntlet than any World Cup before it. Does a bigger tournament make it better, or water it down? 👇 Follow for more on how the sports world actually works ⚽ #worldcup #Soccer #football #worldcup2026 #sports #LearnOnTikTok #fifa #sportstok #soccertok #explained
