Gianni Infantino Announces Plans for a 64‑Team World Cup After 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has put forward the idea of expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 edition. He argues that a larger tournament would broaden football’s reach and allow more nations to compete on the world stage.

Infantino emphasized that any expansion must preserve the competition’s quality and be carefully planned. The proposal will be examined by technical committees in the coming years before a final decision is made.