"A 64-team World Cup? The concept will sound like a step too far to some, but others believe it deserves real consideration. In April, the South American governing body Conmebol raised an official proposal to expand the 2030 tournament to 64 teams, and Fifa will discuss it with leaders from the continent in New York this week. The first 48-team World Cup will take place next summer across the United States, Canada and Mexico - expanded from the current 32-team format"
"So, what is going on? The idea was first "spontaneously raised" at a Fifa council meeting in March by Uruguayan Football Federation president Ignacio Alonso. It was then presented at Fifa congress in April by Conmebol, which believes it would be a fitting way to mark the World Cup's centenary. Fifa's official position has always been it will discuss expansion ideas with its stakeholders and it is duty bound to consider any proposals from its council members."
Conmebol has proposed expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams and Fifa will discuss the idea with South American leaders. The 2026 World Cup will be the first 48-team edition across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and the 2030 tournament is already planned across three continents with Spain, Morocco and Portugal as main hosts joined by Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay for opening-round matches. The proposal originated from a suggestion at a Fifa council meeting and was formally presented by Conmebol. The Fifa Council holds the ultimate decision and has committed to consider expansion proposals, which would substantially increase tournament size.
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