FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms FIFA will discuss 64-team World Cup proposal
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed discussions on the potential expansion of the men's FIFA World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, aiming to give more nations the chance to compete on football's biggest stage.
Key Points
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed FIFA will discuss expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams after 2026.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanded from the previous 32-team format.
- The idea of a 64-team World Cup was first proposed by South America's CONMEBOL for the 2030 tournament.
- A 64-team World Cup would double the matches to 128 compared to the 32-team format's 64 matches.
