The modern version of the World Cup finals sees 32 teams compete over four weeks, contesting a total of 64 games. Usually, one country acts as a host, with South Korea and Japan the exception as joint hosts in 2002. There are eight groups of four teams, with the top two progressing to the last 16 knockout games, with winners then moving into the quarterfinals, then semi-finals, and the final. The 2026 World Cup will be held across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and will expand to include 48 teams and 80 games