The 2027 World Cup in Australia will feature 24 teams and a round-of-16 knockout stage for the first time.
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Six pools of four, a first-ever Round of 16 and expanding from 20 to 24 teams 🏆#SSRugby | #RWC2027 pic.twitter.com/jxnE2CT3Au
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