Multiple choice general knowledge No. of teams played in 2010 world cup 30 34 32 33 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa featured 32 teams, which has been the standard format since 1998. The format expanded from 24 to 32 teams in 1998 and remained 32 through 2014 and 2018 (expanding to 48 in 2026).