Overview

• CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez has formally proposed expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, up from the 48-team format set for 2026.
• The proposed hosting plan includes Spain, Portugal, and Morocco as primary hosts, with opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
• CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani criticized the proposal, arguing that such an expansion could harm the football ecosystem, including national teams and clubs.
• UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also voiced strong opposition, citing concerns about logistical chaos and the integrity of qualifiers.
• The 2026 World Cup will already introduce a 48-team format, with critics suggesting that further expansion for 2030 is premature and untested.