CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez has renewed calls to expand the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams, arguing that the centenary edition of the tournament deserves to be more inclusive and allow more nations to take part.
Domínguez said the 2030 World Cup, which will celebrate 100 years since the inaugural tournament, should be a unique global celebration. The event is set to be hosted across six countries on three continents, with opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay before the tournament continues in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
His proposal comes just after the first 48-team World Cup, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirming that the idea of further expansion will be formally examined. However, FIFA has not made any decision, and the 64-team format remains only a proposal.
The suggestion has divided opinion across world football. Supporters believe it would give more countries the chance to compete on the biggest stage, while critics argue that expanding the tournament again could reduce its competitiveness and place greater demands on players and organisers.
