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FIFA World Cup 2026 beginner’s guide: New 48-team format, rule changes, and Socceroos schedule

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off this week in North America with a record-breaking 48 teams, a brand-new tournament structure, and introducing mandatory player water breaks.


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By Miles Proust, Rania Yallop

Presented by TJ Correa, Maridel Martinez

Source: SBS




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The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off this week in North America with a record-breaking 48 teams, a brand-new tournament structure, and introducing mandatory player water breaks.


Key Points

  • The tournament expands to 48 teams playing 104 matches across Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
  • Australia's Socceroos compete in Group D against Türkiye, the United States, and Paraguay, with all games broadcast live and free in Australia on SBS.
  • You can watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live, free and exclusive on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.

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