nangarranga t1_jc8uxwj wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:58 AM

Reply to comment by Jassida in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

Yes, that’s what the article is for, but I can also see where you’re coming from. Namely, the title doesn’t mention the fact that the 2026 WC will have 48 teams.

Fortunately I, and most other commenters here, already knew that, but without that context it doesn’t make sense how a 4-teams-per-group format has 24 more games than previous 4-teams-per-group WCs

squarepeg0000 t1_jc8uhud wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:54 AM

Reply to Ireland women's rugby team switches to dark shorts amid period anxieties by williamb100

TMI.

ForWhomTheBoneBones t1_jc8uhfy wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:54 AM

Reply to comment by postmawho in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

They've been in it twice. Once in 1970 and again in 1986. They've been close a number of times, but it usually has come down to winning one more game in their conference and it's usually been against Mexico - which is to say that they get trounced before they make it to the Cup.

DUKE_LEETO_2 t1_jc8u3xs wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:52 AM

Reply to comment by Bashful_Tuba in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

I like this a lot

nangarranga t1_jc8u3k0 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:51 AM

Reply to comment by theNatureOf in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

Wouldn’t teams only play at most 1 more game than in a 32-team comp? And wouldn’t there now be longer breaks between group games (even if only by a couple of days)?

Anutka25 t1_jc8tnpe wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:48 AM

Reply to 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

I really need a visual flow chart of this.

Chemmy t1_jc8tfvy wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:47 AM

Reply to comment by lookaroundprettybaby in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

More likely through AO I’d bet. No?

VladandCoke t1_jc8t743 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:45 AM

Reply to 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

They want that $

VladandCoke t1_jc8t27n wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:44 AM

Reply to 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

Ah doesn’t seem worth it

postmawho t1_jc8t0s1 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:44 AM

Reply to comment by ForWhomTheBoneBones in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

Fair enough. I believe you're real (can't be too careful. Idk where El Salvador is with AI tech).

I'm sorry to hear that. I always like seeing El Salvador in the World Cup and I hope they can prosper from this.

tiddyballer t1_jc8sqtt wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:42 AM

Reply to 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

my hatred for fifa is evergrowing

postmawho t1_jc8soaw wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:41 AM

Reply to comment by vulcan_one in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

Are you asking me to elaborate/defend /u/sonofahuramazda stupid comment for him?

I literally just asked him to explain his point. Learn to read. Comprehension is important. English class matters.

[deleted] t1_jc8sls5 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:41 AM

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ThunderBobMajerle t1_jc8sl7k wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:41 AM

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Him and Gordon were fumble machines

tiddyballer t1_jc8sg2x wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:40 AM

Reply to comment by gumol in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

ruining the tournament

tiddyballer t1_jc8sdl1 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:39 AM

Reply to comment by BabaYaga617 in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

$

Cronerburger t1_jc8rwch wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:36 AM

Reply to comment by vulcan_one in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

The honor to sell out

vulcan_one t1_jc8rfvz wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:32 AM

Reply to comment by postmawho in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

What would be the incentive for hosting if your country doesn't qualify?

mgmfa t1_jc8racx wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:31 AM

Reply to comment by poklane in 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

3 team groups, each group is paired with another group. Everyone in group A plays everyone in group B and no one in group A. Then the top team from each group advances to a top 16. Same number of games per team as the previous iterations, same single elim size, and each team plays exactly the same opponents.

SebastianOwenR1 t1_jc8r3h9 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:30 AM

Reply to 2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games by newzee1

24 more than it would’ve with 3 group teams, which was the original plan. In comparison to the 2022 World Cup, this competition will have 40 more games. From 64-104, due to the expansion to 48 teams.