FIFA considers 64-team tournament after 2026

Gianni Infantino opens the door to major expansion of the world format following the North American edition.

FIFA is preparing a revolution: after the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the governing body will examine in detail an expanded format with 64 teams. President Gianni Infantino justifies this direction by the desire that football be 'accessible to everyone'. The 2026 edition, the first with 48 qualified nations, will thus serve as a test before a possible later increase. This expansion reflects the ambition to democratize the global competition.