South American Football President Pushes For 64-team World Cup In 2030

South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL is pushing for the ​2030 World Cup to be expanded ‌to a record 64 teams, just a day after the conclusion of the ​first 48-team tournament in North ​America.

CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez campaigned for ⁠the further expanded format on ​social media on Monday, urging FIFA to ​expand the centenary edition of the tournament.

“The next one is at home! In 2030, ​the World Cup is coming ​to Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay,” Dominguez wrote (via Reuters). “It will ‌be ⁠a great opportunity for football, to celebrate the World Cup’s centenary with a 64-team tournament.”

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FIFA was contacted ​for comment ​on the ⁠proposed expansion.
Under the existing approved plan, Spain, Portugal, ​and Morocco will serve as ​primary ⁠co-hosts, while Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will host opening centenary matches to ⁠mark ​100 years since the ​inaugural 1930 tournament in Uruguay.

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