Sport
How many matches are played in a FIFA World Cup tournament?
64
Background
A FIFA World Cup features exactly 64 matches. This number applies to the format with 32 teams. The group stage alone has 48 games. Then come the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals and final. From 2026 there will be 48 teams and 104 matches.
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