CONCACAF Leader Warns Against Further World Cup Expansion Amid 2030 Plans
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CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani has publicly opposed the expansion of the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams, citing potential harm to the football ecosystem. This comes as the 2026 tournament is set to increase to 48 teams, a change not yet implemented. Montagliani's stance contrasts with CONMEBOL's proposal to celebrate the World Cup's centennial with a larger tournament across multiple continents.
Key Points
Victor Montagliani, president of CONCACAF, opposes the expansion of the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams.
He argues that such an expansion could harm the football ecosystem, including national teams, club competitions, leagues, and players.
The 2026 World Cup will already expand to 48 teams, which has not yet been tested.
CONMEBOL, led by Alejandro Dominguez, supports the expansion to celebrate the World Cup's 100-year anniversary.
The 2030 tournament is planned to be hosted across Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil.
