Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51am on 13 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the governing body will examine expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams ahead of the 2030 edition after the 2026 tournament concludes. The current World Cup already features an expanded 48-team format, which Infantino called a complete success, arguing more nations deserve the opportunity to compete and develop. The proposal, backed by several South American football officials, would be discussed by FIFA's relevant committees. However, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani have opposed further expansion, warning it could weaken the tournament's quality and diminish regional qualification. The 2030 World Cup will be hosted across six nations on three continents. (PC: X)
