FIFA Mulls Expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams Orient
FIFA Considers Expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is contemplating the idea of increasing the number of national teams participating in the 2030 World Cup to 64. This proposal stems from a suggestion made by a representative from Uruguay, who believes that such an expansion could serve as a symbolic tribute to the 100th anniversary of the first-ever World Cup held in 1930.
Uruguay, one of the host nations for the 1930 World Cup, will also be hosting matches for the tournament a century later. The proposal has garnered positive feedback from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who finds the idea intriguing and has called for further analysis.
However, the response from other FIFA Council members has been varied. While some experts see the potential for increased financial revenue through more matches, others raise concerns about the logistical challenges that may arise from expanding the tournament to 64 teams.
The 2030 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place across three continents: Europe (Spain and Portugal), Africa (Morocco), and South America (Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina), making it a unique event in the history of the tournament.
As discussions on the possible expansion continue, the global football community eagerly anticipates the final decision from FIFA on the format of the 2030 World Cup.
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