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CONCACAF President Rejects 64-Team World Cup Plan

4/15/2025

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CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani firmly rejects CONMEBOL's plan to increase the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, warning it could disrupt the football ecosystem. As the tournament marks its centennial, Spain, Morocco, and Portugal will host, with inaugural matches in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. Montagliani insists on assessing the current 48-team format before making any changes.

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CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani firmly rejects CONMEBOL's plan to increase the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, warning it could disrupt the football ecosystem. As the tournament marks its centennial, Spain, Morocco, and Portugal will host, with inaugural matches in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. Montagliani insists on assessing the current 48-team format before making any changes.