CONMEBOL confirms 64-team World Cup for upcoming tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Alejandro Domínguez announced that the next World Cup will feature 64 teams and take place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. This confirmation follows previous speculation regarding an increase in teams from the current 48. FIFA is expected to officially confirm the details soon. This significant expansion may reshape future World Cup competitions.
- •World Cup to begin in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
- •Tournament will feature 64 teams, confirmed by Alejandro Domínguez.
- •This follows speculation on expansion from 48 teams.
- •FIFA's official confirmation is pending.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — 💣Bombshell: CONMEBOL confirms 64-team World Cup
"Just minutes ago, Alejandro Domínguez posted on his X account what the next World Cup will be.Beyond announcing what we already knew—that the World Cup will begin in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paragua...
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