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FIFA Tenders Study 64-Team 2030 World Cup Amid Boycott Threats

7/31/2026

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FIFA Switzerland opened a tender to study expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, up from 48.
Proposals must be submitted by 7 August, with the winner selected on 14 August and the final report due 11 September.
UEFA and CONCACAF have pledged to boycott future World Cups if the expansion proceeds.
Hosts are Morocco, Portugal and Spain, with additional matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

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FIFA Switzerland opened a tender to study expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, up from 48.
Proposals must be submitted by 7 August, with the winner selected on 14 August and the final report due 11 September.
UEFA and CONCACAF have pledged to boycott future World Cups if the expansion proceeds.
Hosts are Morocco, Portugal and Spain, with additional matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.