FIFA is considering organizing the 2030 World Cup with 64 teams

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the possibility of holding the 2030 World Cup with the participation of 64 national teams will be discussed in the relevant committees. It was stated that after the current tournament, which is held in the USA, Mexico and Canada and features 48 teams for the first time, this expansion idea will be discussed in detail.

Infantino argued that this step is important so that smaller countries can maintain their dream of participating in the tournament and football can continue to develop globally. The idea of organizing a 64-team World Cup was first brought up by Uruguayan Football Manager Ignacio Alonso in March 2025. CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez also stated that an organization within this scope would unite the world.

On the other hand, the idea of expanding the tournament draws the reaction of international organizations. UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin and Concacaf executive Victor Montagliani stated that expanding the tournament to 64 teams is a bad idea. The 2030 World Cup is planned to be played in six different countries and on three continents to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first tournament.