Infantino Calls for 64-Team World Cup Review After 2026 Results

The FIFA president told Blue Sport that every nation deserves a chance to reach the tournament, drawing on knockout-stage gains by African sides this summer.

Gianni Infantino said on July 13 that FIFA is examining an expansion to 64 teams beginning in 2030. The comments came during an interview with the Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport and framed the current tournament as proof that a larger field maintains competitive standards.

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