Infantino announces FIFA may increase World Cup teams to 64 starting with 2030 tournament

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, announced that the organization will consider the proposal to increase the number of participating teams in the World Cup to 64 after the 2026 tournament, in order to enhance opportunities for smaller nations to take part and to stimulate global sports development. This discussion follows FIFA's expansion of the tournament from 32 to 48 teams starting with the 2026 edition, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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