Infantino announced a new expansion of the FIFA World Cup. After the… (мир · чемпионат · инфантино)
Infantino announced a new expansion of the FIFA World Cup. After the conclusion of this year's tournament, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) may consider increasing the number of participating teams to 64.
Consensus
- FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 teams.
- The expansion of the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams was considered a success by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The current World Cup is being held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- The current tournament will conclude on July 19.
- The decision on expanding to 64 teams will be discussed after the conclusion of the current championship.
Points of divergence
- Argentina defeated Switzerland 3:1 and England defeated Norway 2:1 in the quarterfinals, with England set to face Argentina in the semifinals, and Spain facing France. — fontanka
- The four teams that advanced to the semifinals are Argentina, Spain, France, and England — the top four ranked teams by FIFA rating for the first time in history. — vedomosti
- UEFA may block Russian national teams' return to international football due to pressure from English, German, and French associations; UEFA previously rejected Russia's junior teams in 2023 under similar pressure. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Infantino announces new expansion of the FIFA World Cup — Фонтанка
- FIFA Allows Expansion of World Cup to 64 Teams — Ведомости
- FIFA may consider expanding the World Cup to 64 teams — Вечерняя Москва