Next Mega Tournament in 2030
- The 2026 World Cup is already set to expand to 48 teams, but a south American soccer confederation is proposing an even larger tournament for 2030.
- The South American Football Association (CONMEBOL) is advocating for a 64-team field for the 2030 World Cup,which marks the tournament's centennial.
- Ignacio Alonso, president of the Uruguayan Football Association, reportedly suggested the expansion from 48 to 64 teams at a recent FIFA Council meeting.
Conmebol Floats Idea of 64 Teams for 2030 World Cup
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Updated April 11, 2025, 7:35 a.m.
The 2026 World Cup is already set to expand to 48 teams, but a south American soccer confederation is proposing an even larger tournament for 2030.
Proposal for Expanded Tournament
The South American Football Association (CONMEBOL) is advocating for a 64-team field for the 2030 World Cup,which marks the tournament’s centennial. Alejandro Domínguez, director of the association, announced the proposal at a CONMEBOL session. “We are convinced that the hundred years will be unique…That is why we propose to celebrate this anniversary once with 64 teams on three continents at the same time,” Domínguez said.
Ignacio Alonso, president of the Uruguayan Football Association, reportedly suggested the expansion from 48 to 64 teams at a recent FIFA Council meeting. A FIFA spokesman told Reuters that the organization would consider the proposal.
Financial and Political Considerations
According to The New York Times, FIFA President Gianni Infantino may be open to the idea. Citing unnamed attendees of the session, the newspaper reported that FIFA’s decision “will probably be guided by financial and political advantages and also sporty” considerations.
Co-Hosting and Potential Benefits
Uruguay, along with Argentina and Paraguay, has already been selected to host an opening match in honor of the World Cup’s 100th anniversary. Spain,Portugal,and Morocco are the primary co-hosts for the 2030 tournament. An expanded field of participating teams could possibly lead to more matches being held in South American countries.
2030 World Cup: Could It Be a 64-team Tournament? Your Questions answered
Are you curious about the future of the FIFA World Cup? the 2026 tournament is already expanding, and now a South american confederation is proposing an even bigger event for 2030. Let’s dive into the details.
what’s the latest proposal for the 2030 World Cup?
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) is pushing for a 64-team World Cup in 2030, which would be a important expansion from the current format. This proposal is made in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the tournament.
Who made the proposal?
Alejandro Domínguez, the director of CONMEBOL, announced the idea during a CONMEBOL session. He believes the centennial deserves a unique celebration. ignacio Alonso, president of the Uruguayan Football Association, also reportedly suggested the expansion to 64 teams at a FIFA Council meeting.
What’s the current status of the proposal?
A FIFA spokesman said that the association would consider the proposal.
Where will the 2030 World Cup be held?
The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Additionally, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will host opening matches.
Why is CONMEBOL proposing this expansion?
CONMEBOL wants to celebrate the World Cup’s 100th anniversary with a memorable tournament. Domínguez’s quote, “We are convinced that the hundred years will be unique…That is why we propose to celebrate this anniversary once with 64 teams on three continents simultaneously occurring,” highlights this sentiment.
What are the potential implications of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams?
if this proposal goes through, it could affect several aspects:
More Participating Nations: The biggest change would be an increase in the number of teams competing in the tournament.
increased Match Locations: