FIFA President Gianni Infantino says 64-team World Cup expansion will be discussed after 2026 tournament.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams will be assessed after the current 48-team tournament concludes. Infantino cited the success of the 2026 expansion and the need to give more nations a chance to participate. The proposal, originally put forward by CONMEBOL, faces opposition from UEFA and AFC leaders.
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Wire services and international outlets quote Infantino's rationale that every nation should be allowed to dream, while Politico ignores the expansion news entirely to focus on mayors picking up the tab for host municipalities.
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“Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup” · Politico, Al Jazeera, BBC, Globe and Mail, Reuters
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The 2026 World Cup final will be held in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a town of 10,000 residents facing significant hosting costs.
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