How many teams are in World Cup 2026?
⚡Quick Answer
48 national teams compete at FIFA World Cup 2026 — up from 32 at every previous tournament.
World Cup 2026 is the first edition with an expanded 48-team format, up from the 32 teams that competed at every World Cup since 1998. That’s 16 more nations, more group-stage matches, and a bigger knockout bracket than fans have seen before.
FootballDream has full squad lists and player profiles for all 48 nations, so whichever teams you follow — traditional powerhouses or a country making its World Cup debut — you can browse their full roster and build a fantasy team around them.