Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:07am on 13 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said discussions on expanding the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams will take place only after the conclusion of the 2026 tournament. The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will already feature 48 teams for the first time. Infantino said FIFA will first assess how the expanded 48-team format performs before considering any further increase. The proposal for a 64-team tournament has sparked debate within world football, with supporters citing greater inclusivity and critics warning about scheduling, player workload and the overall quality of the competition. (PC: India Today)
