Kathmandu — The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has proposed expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. CONMEBOL said it is proposing to expand the tournament to 64 teams, saying it will give more countries the opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup in 2030.
The 2030 World Cup will be held in six countries. Although Spain, Morocco and Portugal have been awarded the hosting rights, the first three matches will be held in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. FIFA has decided to host the first three matches there, as the World Cup began in South America in 1930.
“We are confident that the celebration of a century will be very different. Because the celebration of 100 years only happens once. That is why we have proposed 64 teams,” said CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez.
A total of 48 nations will compete in the next edition of the World Cup (2026). This edition, which will feature 48 nations for the first time, will be hosted by three countries: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Agency