Sport

How many teams compete in the FIFA World Cup?

32

Background

The FIFA World Cup currently features 32 teams competing for the title. This format ran from 1998 to 2022. Starting with the 2026 edition in the USA, Canada and Mexico, 48 teams will play. At the very first World Cup only 13 nations joined. The tournament happens every four years.

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