FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that struggling Italy might manage to qualify for the World Cup if the competition was expanded
June 12, 2026
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that struggling Italy might manage to qualify for the World Cup if the competition was expanded from 48 to 64 teams in 2030.
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Four-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and now North America 2026, the first edition to feature 48 teams.
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