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CONMEBOL Proposes 64 Teams for 2030 World Cup

4/11/2025

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Domínguez Proposes Expansion

Alejandro Domínguez, the president of CONMEBOL, has put forth an exciting proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, marking a grand celebration of its centenary. With six co-hosts spanning three continents, including Uruguay, the original host, the move has sparked debate. Critics, like UEFA's president, warn it may compromise the competition's integrity and the significance of qualifying.

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FIFA Faces Backlash

FIFA's ambitious plan to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams has ignited fierce criticism. UEFA's president and others argue it complicates logistics and threatens the integrity of the qualification process. Environmentalists are also raising alarms, warning that the increased travel could worsen climate challenges, urging FIFA to prioritize sustainability and the fans' best interests.

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Domínguez Proposes Expansion

Alejandro Domínguez, the president of CONMEBOL, has put forth an exciting proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, marking a grand celebration of its centenary. With six co-hosts spanning three continents, including Uruguay, the original host, the move has sparked debate. Critics, like UEFA's president, warn it may compromise the competition's integrity and the significance of qualifying.

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