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Even more teams?! FIFA considering further World Cup expansion

Another expansion on the horizon?

Football news 02 apr 2026, 03:47

Even more teams?! FIFA considering further World Cup expansion

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The 2026 World Cup will be a historic edition, featuring 48 teams for the first time ever, but it appears that may not be the end of the changes.

Details: According to The Touchline, FIFA are currently considering the possibility of expanding the tournament to 64 teams and staging the 2030 World Cup in that format. Discussions around this scenario are ongoing. There are no concrete plans at this stage, but the idea is gaining momentum.

🚨💣 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄: FIFA is now seriously considering to make the 2030 tournament a 64-team tournament.

Discussions are ongoing internally, with the idea gaining traction despite concerns over scheduling and player workload.

Nothing is final yet, but momentum is building. pic.twitter.com/hUwKovBFMY
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) April 2, 2026

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. For the first time in history, the tournament will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Reminder: The English Premier League remains the richest league in the world, featuring some of the highest-paid footballers, with recent figures revealing who tops the earnings table.

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