Will the 2030 World Cup Expand to 64 Teams? What FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino says?
Following the debut of the 48-team format, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that football’s governing body will officially evaluate a historic expansion to 64 teams for the centenary 2030 World Cup. While the move promises global inclusivity and extra matches for South American co-hosts, it faces fierce political backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, and player unions over calendar congestion and competitive dilution.
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