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UEFA Opposes FIFA's Proposal to Expand 2030 Men's World Cup to 64 Teams

FIFA continues to evaluate the expansion proposal as UEFA raises concerns over logistics and qualification processes.

Aleksander Ceferin.
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Overview

  • UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has publicly criticized the proposal to expand the 2030 Men's World Cup to 64 teams, calling it a 'bad idea.'
  • The 2030 Men's World Cup is already set to feature an unprecedented hosting arrangement across six countries and three continents, with celebratory matches in South America marking the tournament's centenary.
  • FIFA is analyzing the expansion proposal, which was introduced in March 2025, but has not yet reached a decision on the matter.
  • FIFA has confirmed the United States and the United Kingdom as hosts for the 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cups, respectively, with plans to expand the tournament to 48 teams starting in 2031.
  • The proposed expansion of both men's and women's tournaments reflects FIFA's broader strategy to globalize and commercialize football, though it has reignited tensions between FIFA and UEFA.