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FIFA Considers Expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams

3/6/2025

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FIFA is contemplating a historic expansion for the 2030 World Cup, potentially increasing the teams to 64, as suggested by Uruguayan delegate Ignacio Alonso. Celebrating its centenary, this monumental tournament will span six nations: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. However, this ambitious plan may challenge logistics and alter qualification processes after the recent rise to 48 teams in 2026.

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FIFA is contemplating a historic expansion for the 2030 World Cup, potentially increasing the teams to 64, as suggested by Uruguayan delegate Ignacio Alonso. Celebrating its centenary, this monumental tournament will span six nations: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. However, this ambitious plan may challenge logistics and alter qualification processes after the recent rise to 48 teams in 2026.