10 June 2026
How many matches are at the World Cup 2026?
The 48-team format means a lot more football: 104 matches in total, up from 64 at recent tournaments.
104
Total matches
3
Min per team
7
Max per team
8
Knockout rounds*
Every team plays three group games. A side that goes all the way plays seven in total: three groups plus the Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-final, semi-final and final. (*Counting the third-place play-off, there are six knockout match days across the bracket.)