La Liga president calls FIFA's World Cup expansion plans reckless
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to expand future World Cups to 64 teams, claiming it undermines soccer. Tebas argues that it jeopardizes the football industry, which relies on national competitions, and insists that expanding national teams is irresponsible. Infantino has suggested the increase following the recent World Cup, where 48 teams competed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tebas has also questioned Infantino's leadership amidst controversies surrounding political interference at the tournament.
- •Tebas accuses FIFA of trying to 'destroy' soccer with expansion proposals.
- •World Cup 2026 featured 48 teams; Infantino considers an additional 16.
- •Tebas emphasizes the need for protecting national competitions.
- •Controversies surrounding Infantino's leadership continue to surface.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA accused of 'destroying' soccer with World Cup expansion plans slammed by La Liga boss
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of trying to 'destroy' soccer by La Liga boss Javier Tebas, who has slammed the governing body's plans to expand the World Cup
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