Edition of the tournament will mark the centenary of the competition and will be held in three countries: Morocco, Spain and Portugal, while Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will host three matches
A is about to evaluate a suggestion that aims to increase the number of participating selections to 64. This edition of the tournament will mark the centenary of the competition and will be held in three countries: Morocco, Spain and Portugal, while Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will host three matches. The proposal was presented by Ignacio Alonso, representative of Uruguay, during a meeting of the FIFA Council on March 5, 2025. The idea generated a surprise reaction among the members present, who were silent in the face of the suggestion.
FIFA will take into account several aspects, including financial and political issues, before making a decision on tournament expansion. FIFA President Gianni Infantino commented that the proposal is interesting and deserves a more detailed evaluation, indicating that the discussion about the format of the event is far from closed.
It is worth remembering that the World Cup has already undergone a previous expansion, from 32 to 48 teams in the 2026 edition.
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Posted by Fernando Dias
