FIFA to discuss 64-team World Cup proposal

World Cup latest: 2030 tournament could have 64 teams, says Infantino

World Cup latest: 2030 tournament could have 64 teams, says Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms FIFA will discuss 64-team World Cup proposal

Zurich [Switzerland], July 13 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football's governing body will discuss the possibility of expanding the men's FIFA World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 edition, saying every nation should have the opportunity to dream of competing on football's biggest stage, according to ESPN.The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Canad

FIFA President says they will examine possibility of 64-team World Cup

Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, saying every nation should have the chance to dream of playing at football’s biggest event. The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is the first to feature 48 teams, having expanded from []...Click to read more

Infantino buka ruang Piala Dunia 64 pasukan

NEW YORK: Presiden Persekutuan Bolasepak Antarabangsa (FIFA), Gianni Infantino memberi bayangan bahawa Piala Dunia lelaki berpotensi diperluaskan kepada 64 pasukan selepas edisi 2026, sambil menegaskan cadangan itu wajar dipertimbangkan secara serius. Menurut beliau, pengembangan itu tidak semestinya meningkatkan jumlah perlawanan yang perlu diharungi setiap pasukan sekiranya format kejohanan diubah semula dengan hanya dua pasukan terbaik ... Read more The post Infantino buka ruang Piala Dunia 64 pasukan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

FIFA to consider expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football's governing body will examine a proposal to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition following the conclusion of the ongoing 2026 tournament. The post FIFA to consider expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Infantino open to expanding World Cup to 64 teams ahead of 2030 tournament

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed openness to expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams, saying the proposal deserves consideration once the current tournament cycle concludes and stressing that more nations should have the opportunity to compete on football’s biggest stage. Speaking in comments reported by Swiss outlet Blue Sport, Infantino said that “the [] The post Infantino open to expanding World Cup to 64 teams ahead of 2030 tournament appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

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FIFA to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030. What could that mean for TV rights?

After the success of the first-ever 48-team World Cup this summer, FIFA will examine yet another expansion to its quadrennial tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino told Swiss media outlet Bluewin that the potential for a 64-team tournament in 2030 “will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup,” according to a

'FIFA to explore 64-team World Cup in 2030'

'FIFA to explore 64-team World Cup in 2030'

FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – FIFA may consider the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

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World : Infantino Enthused By Idea Of 64-team World Cup

NEW YORK, July 12 (Bernama-dpa) -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino can imagine another expansion of the men's World Cup field to 64 nations and says the idea should definitely be considered after this tournament.

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FIFA could expand the men's World Cup once again after introducing its new 48-team tournament, with President Gianni Infantino confirming that a 64-team competition will be considered for the 2030 event. According to

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