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The World Cup format explains how teams move from the group stage to the knockout rounds, while the rules decide what happens when teams are level on points, tied after 90 minutes, or competing for a place in the next round. This guide explains the World Cup format and rules for the 2026 tournament, including…

From a war-crimes court to rogue tankers to Himalayan floods, the international order is fraying. The European Union is mostly reduced to watching from the sidelines.