FIFA president Infantino opens door to expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 tournament

The Indian Express—FIFA president Gianni Infantino has signaled openness to expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, potentially beginning with the 2030 tournament hosted across multiple continents. Infantino said FIFA would formally discuss the expansion as a way to include more nations. Critics have raised concerns about match quality, fixture congestion, and strain on host infrastructure. The current 48-team format, itself an expansion, will debut at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

• The Indian Express — FIFA open to 64-team World Cup in 2030, says president Infantino
• The National (UAE) — FIFA opened the door rather than committing; the expansion remains a proposal under active consideration
• SBS News — The 2030 World Cup is slated to be hosted across multiple nations on different continents
• BBC — Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup.
• The Globe and Mail — Infantino said FIFA would formally discuss a 64-team format after the 2026 tournament concludes