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FIFA Outlines Round of 32 Qualification Scenarios for First-Ever 48-Team World Cup

June 25, 2026 at 11:13 AM Wire

As the final group stage matches conclude, FIFA has clarified the 'tie-breaker' rules and third-place qualification scenarios for the expanded knockout stage.

The journey to the World Cup final on July 19 is entering its most complex phase

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