Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA will study the idea of expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament. The current 48-team format was successful, and expanding would give more countries a chance to play in the World Cup.Key Facts
- FIFA increased World Cup teams from 32 to 48 starting in 2026.
- The proposal to expand to 64 teams came from South America's football body, Conmebol, in 2025.
- The 2030 World Cup will be hosted by Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
- Infantino said including more teams helps smaller countries improve and dream of playing in the World Cup.
- Some football officials, like UEFA and AFC presidents, oppose expanding beyond 48 teams.
- The larger the tournament, the harder it is for host countries to manage.
- The US may consider hosting the 2038 World Cup and could handle a 64-team event.
- FIFA Council will decide on the expansion after discussions and assessments.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
