Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has indicated that plans for a 64-team men's World Cup will be formally assessed following the 2026 tournament. Infantino stated that football needs to be 'for the whole world,' signalling his support for expanding the competition beyond the already-enlarged 48-team format set for 2026. No timeline or official vote has been confirmed, but detailed evaluation of the proposal is expected to begin after the next World Cup concludes.