FIFA Considering To Expand 2030 World Cup To 64 Teams

FIFA has announced that it will assess a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, a significant increase aimed at celebrating the tournament’s centenary.

The 2030 World Cup holds special historical importance, marking 100 years since the inaugural event took place in Uruguay. This edition will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay scheduled to host three matches, giving these nations a chance to participate in a historic celebration of football.

Following its recent expansion from 32 to 48 teams for the upcoming 2026 World Cup—set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada—FIFA is now considering further increasing the number of participating teams for the 2030 tournament.

According to a FIFA spokesperson, “A proposal to analyze a 64-team FIFA World Cup to celebrate the centenary of the FIFA World Cup in 2030 was spontaneously raised by a FIFA Council member during the ‘miscellaneous’ agenda item toward the end of the FIFA Council meeting held on March 5, 2025.”

The spokesperson emphasized the organization’s responsibility to evaluate any proposals put forth by its Council members.

The proposal is believed to have originated from Ignacio Alonso, a delegate from Uruguay, illustrating the enthusiasm among certain members to explore broader inclusion in one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events.