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Infantino on 64-team WC: Every idea a good idea

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created: May 16, 2025, 8:48 a.m. | updated: May 16, 2025, 12:55 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsFIFA president Gianni Infantino appeared on Thursday to give some support to South American confederation CONMEBOL's idea of having 64 teams in the 2030 World Cup, saying that "every idea is a good idea" and should be reviewed. So every idea is a good idea," Infantino said in his closing remarks. The 2026 World Cup, which will be played next year in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has been expanded to 48 teams. FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggested he was open to the idea of a 64-team World Cup in 2030. The Palestinian soccer federation's renewed claims to FIFA last year are part of a 15-year campaign seeking action against settlement clubs.

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