Another crazy idea from FIFA! The 2030 World Cup could expand to 64 teams!
FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to increase the number of teams to 64 in 2026, following the positive response to the 48-team 2026 World Cup.
Following the decision to expand the number of teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to 48, it has been reported that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is working to expand the tournament even further.
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According to an exclusive report by The Athletic, Infantino plans to increase the number of teams to 64 for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain (with three opening matches in South America).
It is reported that the FIFA leadership, satisfied with the significant financial success and global interest generated by the expansion of the current 2026 tournament, is putting this radical change on the table, backed by pressure from member federations for additional revenue. If this plan is implemented, the 2030 World Cup will be the largest in soccer history in terms of the number of teams and the most packed schedule.
