{"id":50069,"date":"2026-07-12T16:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T20:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/fifa-considers-major-changes-to-2030-world-cup-due-to-gianni-infantinos-major-transfer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T20:12:12","slug":"fifa-considers-major-changes-to-2030-world-cup-due-to-gianni-infantinos-major-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/fifa-considers-major-changes-to-2030-world-cup-due-to-gianni-infantinos-major-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA considers major changes to 2030 World Cup due to Gianni Infantino&#8217;s major transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/fifa-considers-major-changes-to-2030-world-cup-due-to-gianni-infantinos-major-transfer\/#Coach_Gianni_Infantino_says_he_plans_to_discuss_plans_for_a_64-team_World_Cup\" >Coach Gianni Infantino says he plans to discuss plans for a 64-team World Cup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/fifa-considers-major-changes-to-2030-world-cup-due-to-gianni-infantinos-major-transfer\/#FIFA_considers_World_Cup_expanded_to_48_teams_a_success\" >FIFA considers World Cup expanded to 48 teams a success<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed that FIFA is considering expanding the competition to a 64-team tournament in 2030. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the final matches of the 2026 edition, the head of soccer&#8217;s world governing body has confirmed that an internal committee will formally discuss the addition of a further 16 countries.<\/p>\n<p>The South American soccer leaders&#8217; pitch sparked a mid-tournament proposal, opening the door to an even bigger version of the quadrennial spectacle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coach_Gianni_Infantino_says_he_plans_to_discuss_plans_for_a_64-team_World_Cup\"><\/span>Coach Gianni Infantino says he plans to discuss plans for a 64-team World Cup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"p-rc_3cfa3fa66244005d-99\" data-path-to-node=\"2\">FIFA chiefs have made it clear that expanding the competition to a 64-team tournament is on the agenda.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">In an interview with Swiss outlet Bluewin (quoted via Mirror), Infantino revealed that the topic is officially on the table. &#8220;This issue will definitely be considered and discussed by the relevant committees after this World Cup,&#8221; he announced.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Infantino argued that soccer showcase events needed to be more inclusive and vigorously defended the idea of \u200b\u200ba giant field. He stressed that the World Cup is for &#8220;the whole world, not just Europe or South America.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">According to Infantino, expanding the number of athletes is essential for the sport to develop globally. &#8220;All countries should be allowed to have the dream of participating in the World Cup,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">\u201cIf we don&#8217;t give small countries a chance to participate, they will lack the incentive to keep improving.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIFA_considers_World_Cup_expanded_to_48_teams_a_success\"><\/span>FIFA considers World Cup expanded to 48 teams a success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Discussions about 2030 come just as the tournament concludes its largest iteration in history.<\/p>\n<p>The controversial 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams for the first time, a significant increase from the traditional 32-team format that has been in place since 1998.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more Catchoffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favorites list of trusted news<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Despite initial skepticism from critics over player fatigue and a decline in quality, the current 48-team tournament has been deemed a major success by FIFA.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament featured 104 games across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, delivering high drama and record fan attendance.<\/p>\n<p>This positive momentum could prompt FIFA leadership to accelerate discussions about a 64-team tournament, effectively doubling the size of the tournament from its traditional days.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed that FIFA is considering expanding the competition to a 64-team tournament in 2030. 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