00:45 / 07.03.2025

The number of teams in the 2030 World Cup may increase dramatically

FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams participating in the 2030 World Cup to 64. According to L'Equipe and The New York Times, the idea was put forward by a representative of Uruguay, the host country of the tournament, and later FIFA President Gianni Infantino considered the proposal an interesting idea.

Multi-country World Cup

For the first time in football history, the 2030 World Cup will be held in six countries: Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. This decision was made as a tribute to Uruguay, which hosted the tournament for the first time, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the tournament. However, in a championship with so many hosts, increasing the number of teams is considered a logical proposal.

What changes are possible?

The 2026 tournament, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will see the number of teams expanded to 48 for the first time.
The 2022 tournament in Qatar featured a traditional 32 teams.
If the proposal is accepted, the number of teams participating in 2030 will be increased to 64.

This change will significantly change the format of the tournament. At the moment, FIFA has not yet made an official decision on this proposal.

FIFA and Infantino's position

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering various new ideas for the 2030 tournament. The increase in the number of teams is proposed to ensure the further globalization of football and allow more countries to participate in the World Cup.

The organization of the tournament in 6 countries and the increase in the number of teams is causing great discussions in the football world. At the moment, this proposal is expected to be officially approved by FIFA.

What format will be adopted for the 2030 World Cup and what changes will occur in the world of football are of great interest to fans. Future official decisions will clarify the format of the championship.

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