Friday briefing: FIFA ‘considering’ proposals for 64-team World Cup in 2030
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FIFA is considering a proposal to expand the men’s World Cup in 2030 to 64 teams, according to the New York Times.
The suggestion was reportedly put forward by the Uruguayan Football Association’s (AUF) president Ignacio Alonso, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino interested in exploring the possibility.
Uruguay will host one match in the 2030 World Cup, as part of a centenary celebration of the competition, alongside Argentina and Paraguay, with Morocco, Spain, and Portugal se
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