Historical statistics

World Cup 2026 archive data

The competition ran 29–31 May 2026. This page now reports stored historical configuration and registration records only; countdowns and registration CTAs are retired.

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Stored registrations

Planned slots

Groups

Teams per group

Historical format

Event window

Friday 29 May – Sunday 31 May 2026

Registration deadline

22 May 2026

Venue

Hellenic Football Club, Milnerton

Group model

8 groups × 6 teams

Advancement

Top 4 in each group qualify for the Round of 32 (32 teams total)

Planned bracket

Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarter-finals → Semi-finals → Final

Evidence boundary

Planned capacity and format are configuration evidence. They are not proof that every planned match occurred, nor proof of results, attendance, prizes or a champion.