FIFA considers 64-team World Cup format
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Gianni Infantino (FIFA President)
Global
July 2026
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to explore a 64-team format for future World Cups. This follows the expansion to 48 teams for the 2026 tournament. The 2030 World Cup will be hosted across six nations on three continents.
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