Organizing tournament format

I'm working on the background for the upcoming tournament, which will have 48 teams split into 12 groups of 4, a change made by FIFA in 2023. The top two teams and the eight best third-place teams will progress to a 32-team knockout stage, totaling 104 matches. The hosts are the USA, Canada, and Mexico, with matches scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026. I also need to confirm the seeding method and group placements for the hosts correctly.Understanding tournament seeding

I’m figuring out if the hosts will all be placed as top seeds. Typically, hosts are seeded, and for the 12 groups, Pot 1 will consist of the USA, Mexico, and Canada as well as the top 9 teams in FIFA rankings. I note the confederation constraints that limit group allocations: a maximum of 2 UEFA teams and 1 from other confederations per group. The intercontinental playoff with 6 teams will determine 2 slots, and I need to establish qualifying allocations for the 48 teams effectively.Clarifying Spain's goals

As of late 2025, many teams have qualified, but I shouldn't make assumptions about which teams just yet. Spain aims to earn their second World Cup title, not to defend it, since they're not the current champions—Argentina holds that title. I also want to focus on providing background details in Chinese while discussing things like seeding rules, potential challenging group scenarios, travel distances across North America, timelines for matches, and how to watch. I'll keep it concise and organized in bullet points.Offering user options

I should ask the user if they want live updates or perhaps a bracket template spreadsheet—they might appreciate a local file for ease! The CLI suggests I can write files, but I want to keep it simple. I might also offer a printable wall chart or an ICS schedule file. It’s important to clarify what insights they prefer, like the tournament format, qualified teams, and historical data. I’ll draft 6 bullet points covering essential details, but I want to avoid too much speculation on team rankings based on FIFA standings!Summarizing Spain's triumph and plans

As of the cutoff in October 2024, Spain is riding high after winning Euro 2024 against England, with a score of 2-1. We can highlight that as the European champions, they’re well-positioned as a seed team to possibly avoid strong opponents. I’ll mention that we'll provide a quick overview with key rules and how to watch the draw. I'll also lightly ask if they want help generating the group matchup tables after the results are in. Let’s keep it concise in bullets!