Gianni Infantino hints at expansion to 64-team World Cup before 2030 event

FIFA to explore 64-team World Cup for 2030 edition, says Gianni Infantino

New York [US], July 12 (ANI): FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed that the governing body will explore the possibility of expanding the FIFA World Cup to a 64-team tournament for the 2030 edition.The World Cup is already set to undergo a major expansion in 2026, with the tournament increasing from 32 to 48 teams for the finals hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 32-team format had been

FIFA weighs expanding teams for the 2030 World Cup, explained

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that the organization will examine the possibility of expanding the World Cup to a 64-team format as early as the 2030 edition.The information was published b...

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FIFA to discuss 64-team World Cup proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA will discuss a proposal to expand the men's World Cup to 64 teams beginning with the 2030 tournament. Speaking to Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport, Infantino was asked about the possibility of a 64-team World Cup. He said the issue would be discussed by FIFA's committees after the current tournament concludes. The World Cup should be for the entire world, not just Europe and South America, Infantino said. Every nation should be able to dream of qualifying

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.

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

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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 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

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

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

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Arsenal, Liverpool & Man Utd could battle over shock move for £120m star with 36 G/A last season - report

Vinicius Junior is having an exceptional World Cup with Brazil, with his four goals and one assist leading his side to the round of 16. While his form at the tournament has been a topic of discussion, his Real Madrid future has attracted speculation too. Spanish source El Debate has reported that Arsenal, Liverpool and [] The post Arsenal, Liverpool Man Utd could battle over shock move for £120m star with 36 G/A last season - report first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.

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