FIFA considers expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
FIFA is exploring the possibility of expanding the 2030 World Cup to include 64 teams, according to The Athletic. This would mark a significant increase from the current format of 48 teams. FIFA's plan coincides with the tournament's historic length, as it will be held across six countries: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. Additional discussions are expected regarding the tournament's qualification criteria. The decision is still under consideration and will be scrutinized as the event approaches.
- •The 2030 World Cup may expand from 48 to 64 teams.
- •The tournament will take place in six nations: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
- •FIFA is still finalizing qualification criteria for the expanded format.
- •The current World Cup format is already the longest in history.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — ⚠️The Athletic drops a bombshell: FIFA plans a 64-team World Cup!
"For the 2030 edition, FIFA will examine the option of adding 16 more national teams, something that would once again break the mold. While this World Cup is already historic for being the longest in h...
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