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Infantino Mulls 64-Team 2030 World Cup Amid Opposition

7/12/2026

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said it will examine expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, a format CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez called his “dream” in November 2025.
Morocco, Spain and Portugal will co-host 2030 World Cup as Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay host matches.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani said a 64-team expansion would harm qualifiers.
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz called the 48-team format vulgar and ordinary, saying it devalued qualification.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said it will examine expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, a format CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez called his “dream” in November 2025.
Morocco, Spain and Portugal will co-host 2030 World Cup as Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay host matches.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani said a 64-team expansion would harm qualifiers.
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz called the 48-team format vulgar and ordinary, saying it devalued qualification.