Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is considering expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams, with plans to be assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament. Infantino believes that football should be inclusive and "for the whole world", suggesting a larger tournament could increase global participation. The proposed expansion would significantly increase the number of teams participating in the World Cup, currently set at 32 teams for the 2026 edition. A decision on the potential expansion is expected to be made after the 2026 World Cup.

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