FIFA's President Gianni Infantino has sparked excitement and debate within the football community with his latest proposal to expand the men's World Cup from its current 32-team format to a massive 64-team tournament. The ambitious plan, which is set to be evaluated in detail after the 2026 tournament, aims to make the global event more inclusive and representative of the sport's growing global reach. Infantino's vision of a "World Cup for the whole world" suggests a significant shift in the tournament's structure, potentially paving the way for more teams from smaller nations to participate. As the world's top football governing body weighs the pros and cons of this massive expansion, fans and pundits alike are left wondering what the implications could be for the sport's competitive balance and overall appeal.
Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".
