And why not 128? The inexhaustible thirst for profits turns the heads of world football leaders. The president of the South American Confederation (Conmebol), Alejandro Dominguez, asked FIFA on Thursday to exceptionally expand the male world cup at 64 teams in 2030, instead of 48.
The competition will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first edition (Uruguay 1930) and for this, three matches are planned in the country of Céleste, Argentina and Paraguay. By increasing the number of selections, therefore of meetings, Alejandro Dominguez wants South America to be able to accommodate the first round of one of the hens, instead of the three matches.
An opinion not at all shared by Cheikh Salmane Ben Ibrahim Al Khalifa. “” I don't agreesaid President Bahraini of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). FIFA has already ratified the participation of 48 teams. The case is therefore settled ».
2026, a first
The Asian leader is really concerned about the situation: ” The door may not only be opened for 64 teams. One day someone can ask 132 teams. Where will it end? It would become chaos. »»
The next World Cup will take place in 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For the first time, 48 selections will play the final phase.
