Why CONCACAF Opposes 64-Team Format For 2030 FIFA World Cup

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President of CONCACAF Victor Montagliani has expressed reservations concerning FIFA’s proposal to expand the 2030 Men’s World Cup to 64 teams.

The plans, first put forward by South American governing body CONMEBOL, were endorsed by FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino but have also drawn opposition from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

“I don’t believe expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams is the right move for the tournament itself and the broader football ecosystem, from national teams to club competitions, leagues, and players,” Montagliani told ESPN.

Montagliani added, “We haven’t even kicked off the new 48-team World Cup yet, so personally, I don’t think that expanding to 64 teams should even be on the table.”

CONMEBOL insists it wants to add more participants to mark the competition’s centenary anniversary. FIFA’s 75th Congress will be held in Paraguay on 15th May, when CONMEBOL’s proposal could be discussed.

If the proposal is accepted, the 2030 edition would consist of 128 matches, double the number played under the 64-game format used from 1998 and 2022.

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be held in six countries across three continents. The tournament will be hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal, though the opening matches will be played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

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