2026 World Cup: a format of 12 four-team groups instead of 16 three-team groups adopted by FIFA

News Tank Football - Paris - News #283136 - Published on 15/03/23 at 11:00
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The FIFA Council met in Kigali (RWA) on 14/03/2023 - ©  FIFA

"Based on a thorough review that considered sporting integrity, player welfare, team travel, commercial and sporting attractiveness, as well as team and fan experience, the FIFA Council unanimously approved the proposed amendment to the 2026 World Cup competition format from 16 groups of three to 12 groups of four," announced the international...

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The FIFA Council met in Kigali (RWA) on 14/03/2023 - ©  FIFA

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