How Do 48 Teams Become 1 Champion? The 2026 World Cup Explained

The 2026 World Cup is the biggest soccer tournament ever made. 48 teams. 3 countries. 104 matches. And if you've never really followed the sport — this is the moment to start. In this video we break down exactly how it works: the group stage, who advances, what the knockout rounds look like, and how one team goes from 48 all the way to World Champion. No jargon. No assumptions. Just the whole format, clearly explained. US games start June 12. You've got time. ─────────────────────────── 📺 WATCH NEXT → What Is Offside? (And Why Everyone's Always Arguing About It) → What Is VAR? The Tech That's Changing Football → Football Explained for Complete Beginners ─────────────────────────── Draw The Game explains football for people who never watched it before. New video every week. In time for 2026. ─────────────────────────── 💬 Who are you rooting for this summer? Drop it below. #WorldCup2026 #SoccerExplained #FIFA2026 #WorldCup #Soccer #Football #USA2026 #DrawTheGame