Infantino considers World Cup expansion to 64 teams amid job pressure

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly leaning toward supporting an expansion of the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. This move aims to gain backing from South American federations following backlash against his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The expansion would increase the number of competitive matches, countering criticism about recent proposals that undermined the event's integrity. Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will each host one match to celebrate the World Cup's centenary. Infantino has faced calls for resignation from several soccer governing bodies, complicating his position ahead of FIFA's presidential election in March.

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