FIFA president Gianni Infantino
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed that world football’s governing body will examine a proposal to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams from the 2030 edition, a move that could increase Africa’s representation at the tournament.
The proposal, if approved, would add 16 more teams to the competition after the 2026 World Cup was expanded from 32 to 48 teams.
Infantino disclosed this in an interview with Swiss media outlet Bluewin, as reported by The New York Times on Sunday.
Responding to question that some stakeholders are already saying that the number of teams should be increased to 64, Infantino said FIFA’s relevant committees would discuss the proposal after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.
