CONMEBOL president claims 2030 World Cup will be a '64-team tournament'
CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has suggested that the 2030 World Cup could expand to a 64-team format. FIFA has not officially confirmed the proposal, which would double the current number of matches and potentially create scheduling conflicts with club leagues.
Why it matters
A 64-team tournament would represent a massive shift in global sports economics and logistics, impacting player welfare and international football scheduling.
CONMEBOL president Dominguez sparked widespread speculation after claiming on social media that the In a post on platform X Although there has been no official confirmation from FIFA on the matter, president Infantino previously indicated a willingness to evaluate further expansion. Speaking to Swiss broadcaster "When you organise a World Cup, it's important that you organise it for the whole world. It's not just Europe and South America, but the entire world, effectively. Every nation should be able to dream of taking part in the World Cup. "We can see that the quality of the teams is extremely high, and it's getting higher and higher everywhere in the world. If you don't give smaller countries the chance to participate in the World Cup, they also lose the incentive to keep improving."
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