India, June 4 -- The 23rd edition of FIFA World Cup is officially going to change the face of world football. The 2026 tournament, kicking off across three co-host nations, the United States, Mexico and Canada, is shedding its traditional skin with a series of historic milestones. This iteration brings a fan and player experience like never before with refreshed competitive formats, revolutionary tech and regulation changes on the pitch.

A Mega-Expanded Field and New Format

The World Cup is welcoming a huge field of 48 nations, as opposed to the traditional 32-team roster, for the first time. This major expansion moves the first group stage into 12 groups of four teams. Fans can look forward to a record 104 matches - 40 more than the 20...