FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 edition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
FIFA is exploring the possibility of expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament. An independent agency will be appointed to assess the impact of this potential expansion, which was proposed by CONMEBOL. FIFA's study will evaluate aspects such as competitive balance, player welfare, and financial implications, with a decision on the agency expected by August 14. The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, commemorating the tournament's 100th anniversary.
- •FIFA is studying a possible increase to 64 teams for the 2030 World Cup.
- •CONMEBOL officially proposed this expansion last year.
- •An independent agency will assess the impacts before a September 11 deadline.
- •The tournament will celebrate its centennial in 2030, co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
- •UEFA has criticized the idea of expanding the tournament.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: FIFA studying impact of expanding to 64 teams for 2030 edition
"FIFA’s World Cup 2026 expansion was their first since 1998, but the 2030 edition could rise to 64 teams.
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