Any further expansion of the World Cup, such as increasing the number of teams taking part at the finals to 64, will be discussed after this year’s edition, Fifa president Gianni Infantino said without providing any details. The 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States have seen 48 teams for the first time, a decision that was heavily criticised but which has not provoked much debate since the tournament kicked off on June 11. “These are all issues that we will be examining after the...
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July 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Fifa president Gianni Infantino to look into expanding World Cup to 64-team format
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