As for the next football World Cup, which will be held in 2026 with 48 participating teams, FIFA President Infantino may review the method of the primary league, which will compete in 16 groups of three teams each revealed something .
The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first time ever, and will expand the quota from 32 to 48 teams.
The tournament was scheduled to feature 16 groups of 3 teams each, with the top 2 teams progressing to the finals.
However, since the final match of the primary league will not be held at the same time as it is now, if the interests of the opposing teams are the same, a match will be held as “collusion”, such as a deliberate aim for one. There were concerns about the possibility of
Under these circumstances, FIFA President Infantino held a press conference on the 16th before the final of the Qatar tournament, saying, “Looking back at the success of this tournament, where four teams each fought in the first league , it was great to have this. a system where you don’t know who will advance to the final tournament until the moment.”
Furthermore, he said, “We must at least discuss whether we will fight in 16 groups of 3 teams or 12 groups of 4 teams.
