FIFA is considering expanding the number of teams participating in the 2030 World Cup to 64, in the edition that will be hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal.
This extraordinary move is part of FIFA’s celebrations for the centenary of the most important tournament in football history, combining the spirit of challenge with the rich history of the competition. Increasing the number of teams presents a greater opportunity for new national teams to emerge, enhancing excitement and competitiveness on a global level.
The hosting of the tournament by three countries from two different continents underscores the global character of the event, while providing less prominent nations the chance to showcase their capabilities on the international stage for the first time in such a grand manner.
The 2030 edition is a historic milestone, not only marking 100 years since the first World Cup but also having the potential to reshape the competitive landscape at the highest level of international football.
