FIFA reviews World Cup expansion to 64 teams for 2030 tournament

FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggested a potential expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament during an interview with Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport. This follows an increase from 32 teams to 48 for the upcoming 2026 edition. Despite more teams qualifying, the total number of entrants in World Cup qualifiers has stabilized around 200 since 2002, raising concerns about the quality of matches. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp have expressed reservations about this expansion, citing potential drawbacks. The conversation around tournament size is expected to continue as FIFA prepares for 2030.

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