Al Jazeera·3 min read·medium
How a 64-team World Cup could transform football’s economics
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, a move that could significantly alter the sport's financial structure. The proposal faces opposition from major confederations like UEFA, who fear it will diminish the value of qualifying tournaments.
Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the cohosts of the 2030 edition, but we await confirmation of 48 or 64 competitors.
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