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World Cup 2026 Group Stage Format Explained โ How 48 Teams, 12 Groups, and the Round of 32 Work
How the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage works: 12 groups of 4, third-place qualification rules, tiebreakers, and the Round of 32 bracket explained.
June 19, 2026
World Cup 2026 Qualification \u2014 How 48 Teams Earned Their Place
206 teams, 899 matches, 2,527 goals. The complete story of how 48 nations qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup \u2014 from first-timers like Cape Verde to Haaland\u2019s 16-goal campaign.
June 17, 2026
How Extra Time and Penalty Shootouts Work at the World Cup 2026
Every rule, stat, and strategy behind the World Cup's most dramatic moments. From the 30-minute grind to the psychology of the penalty spot.
June 16, 2026
The New Rules of the 2026 FIFA World Cup โ What Every Fan Needs to Know
From five-second countdowns to mouth-covering red cards, every new rule at the 2026 World Cup explained. What changed, why it changed, and what it means for the game.
June 15, 2026
Football Transfer Windows Explained โ How Deals, Fees, and Deadlines Actually Work
How football transfer windows work: FIFA regulations, buyout clauses, amortization, homegrown rules, post-Brexit permits, and how leagues differ. The complete guide.
June 14, 2026
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Explained โ 32 Teams, $1 Billion, and Chelsea's Glory
How the Club World Cup grew from 7 teams to 32, what happened at the inaugural expanded edition, and why it matters for the future of club football.
June 13, 2026
The Champions League Swiss Model Explained โ How the New Format Works
How the Champions League Swiss model works. 36 teams, one league table, play-offs, and why PSG won from 15th. Complete format guide.
June 12, 2026
The Offside Rule in Football Explained โ Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about football's most debated rule. From Law 11 basics to semi-automated offside technology and the 2025/26 IFAB updates.
June 11, 2026