FIFA President Gianni Infantino Leaves Door Open for Even Bigger World Cup
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA is considering expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams in the future. He believes more countries should have the chance to compete because team quality is improving worldwide.Key Facts
- In 2017, FIFA decided to expand the men's World Cup from 32 to 48 teams.
- The first 48-team World Cup is currently happening in 2026.
- Infantino said after this World Cup, FIFA will discuss possibly expanding to 64 teams.
- He wants the tournament to include teams from all over the world, not just Europe and South America.
- Giving smaller countries a chance to play encourages them to improve their teams.
- The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with special matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
- Saudi Arabia was announced as the host for the 2034 World Cup.
- The 2026 World Cup is hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with the final matches in the U.S.
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