FIFA Explores Radical Expansion to 64-Team World Cup for 2030, Defying Major Confederation Opposition
FIFA initiated steps to evaluate a rapid expansion of the men's World Cup to 64 national teams beginning with the 2030 tournament. Governing body officials issued a research brief seeking an independent agency to analyze the feasibility and economic impact of scaling the tournament format beyond the newly implemented 48-team model used for the North American tournament. The proposal arrives amid intense internal friction, as multiple confederations, including UEFA, expressed formal opposition to structural changes and external private investment initiatives. FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure from regional leadership following senior advisory resignations over proposed commercial restructuring. Independent consultants have been given a mid-August deadline to deliver revenue and logistical impact projections regarding the centennial tournament framework across Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and South America.
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左：突出治理担忧、玩家福祉风险以及加速时间表的摩擦。 中：中立地报告了记录的研究简报细节，没有扩张的立场。 右：强调了国际竞争的商业收入潜力和全球市场增长。
国际足联发布研究简报，日期为 2026 年 7 月 31 日，审视比赛扩军可行性。 https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/fifa-studying-impact-of-expanding-world-cup-to-64-teams-for-2030-edition-document-says/
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