FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed that football’s governing body is considering expanding the 2030 FIFA World Cup to a 64-team tournament, increasing the number of participating nations by 16, Softfootball reports.
The announcement comes as excitement continues to build around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where England recently booked their place in the semi-finals after Jude Bellingham inspired a dramatic 2-1 extra-time comeback victory over Norway in Miami.
The proposal would represent the biggest expansion in World Cup history, coming just four years after the 2026 edition introduced a 48-team format.
The 2030 tournament is already set to be one of the most unique in football history, with matches taking place across three continents and six host nations.
Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will each stage an opening match to commemorate the competition’s centenary, while Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the remainder of the tournament.
Any decision to expand the competition would significantly increase the number of matches and participating nations, further reshaping the future of international football.
