G. Infantino recently addressed speculation regarding the potential expansion of the FIFA World Cup format. When questioned about the feasibility of increasing the tournament to 64 teams, Infantino indicated that such discussions are scheduled for a later date.
He stated that questions concerning how a 64-team World Cup could operate will be addressed following the conclusion of the current tournament. In contrast to the discussion of a larger format, Infantino provided strong support for the immediate plans. During an interview with Swiss broadcaster “Blue Sport,” he emphasized that the decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams was “100 percent the right decision and a great success.”
The comments follow a period of debate surrounding the structure of the global football competition.
While proposals to significantly expand the number of participating nations, moving from 32 to 48 teams, were put forward some years ago, Infantino framed the discussion of future growth in stages. His remarks suggest a measured approach to governing the World Cup’s evolution. The focus remains on successfully implementing the current expansion plan while acknowledging that the ultimate goal of the world’s premier football event may involve further structural changes down the line.
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