FIFA weighs expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, a move that would reshape the tournament’s centennial edition. The governing body plans to appoint an independent agency to assess the impact, with a decision on the agency due August 14. CONMEBOL proposed the expansion, but UEFA and Asian confederation leaders oppose it, citing concerns about competition dilution and calendar congestion.