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The next World Cup will be expanded to 24 teams as part of a new global calendar approved by World Rugby\u2019s council.<\/p>\n

The change that will come into effect for Australia 2027 is intended to provide more qualification opportunities for emerging nations as well as regional competitions.<\/p>\n

Further details of the revised format for the group stage will be announced at a World Rugby press conference on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

A new bi-annual international competition is also to be launched in 2026, comprising of two divisions of 12 teams with promotion and relegation commencing from 2030.<\/p>\n

The matches will take place in the July and November international windows.<\/p>\n

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