FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournament
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA will consider expanding the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament. The 2026 World Cup is the first with 48 teams, and the 2030 event will be hosted across several countries in South America and Europe.Key Facts
- FIFA wants to explore increasing World Cup teams from 48 to 64 for 2030.
- President Infantino said giving more nations a chance helps grow football worldwide.
- The World Cup had 32 teams from 1998 to 2022 before expanding to 48 in 2026.
- The 2026 tournament is being held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- Infantino called the 48-team format a big success with many strong teams and goals.
- Nine out of ten African teams reached the knockout stage in 2026, showing improvement.
- The 2030 World Cup will take place in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
- Expanding to 64 teams may allow each South American host country to run their own group stage.
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