2026 World Cup will be held with 64 teams

The FIFA president's push for expanding the World Cup to 64 teams is gaining momentum, with financial incentives playing a key role in convincing member nations to support the controversial proposal.

• FIFA projects significant revenue increases from the expanded format
• Several national federations have reversed their earlier opposition following detailed financial presentations
• The 64-team structure would maintain the tournament's competitive balance through a modified group stage format. While traditional football authorities have expressed concerns about the expanded format's impact on player welfare and domestic league schedules, FIFA's financial projections have proven persuasive in shifting the debate toward economic rather than sporting considerations.

# Money Tastes Good to Infantino; Moving Forward with 64-Team World Cup!