- CONMEBOL boss Alejandro Domínguez claimed the 2030 World Cup — the centenary edition co-hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal with opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay — will expand to 64 teams.
- A 64-team tournament would mean 128 matches (group stage rising to 96 fixtures under a likely 16-group format), lengthening the event to around six weeks and raising major player and club scheduling concerns.
- FIFA has not confirmed the plan; president Gianni Infantino said further expansion will be evaluated after 2026 and the final decision will follow internal committee discussions and a FIFA Congress.
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