FIFA checks 64 teams for World Cup 2030: A new record in sight!

FIFA checks 64 teams for World Cup 2030: A new record in sight!

FIFA is considering a drastic change for the upcoming World Cup in 2030. As the Krone reported, the proposal of a Uruguayian delegated was discussed during a meeting on March 5, the number of participating teams increased in 64. This would be a one-time step to celebrate the tournament's 100th anniversary. The upcoming World Cup 2030 will be held in the states of Morocco, Spain and Portugal, while the opening celebrations will take place in South America five years earlier.

In addition, FIFA plans to increase the team number at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico on 48 teams, which should make the overall structure of the tournament significantly more complicated. The New York Times added that FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has already promoted the expansion of the World Cup during his office, was "interesting" designated. According to reports, the idea was submitted during the discussions in the part of the meeting, which was intended for "other".

The word of mouth around the World Cup is not only important for the viewers. The FIFA generates enormous income with the tournament, which always leads to power struggles among the countries that build the world championship. In the past, there have been numerous allegations of corruption that shook trust in the organization. Nevertheless, the Football World Cup remains the most important and most profitable sporting event that is flushing the billions in the coffers and may soon come up with even more teams.