What Would a 64 Team World Cup Look Like and Could It Work in 2030? The World Cup, once an exclusive tournament, is losing its mystique.
FIFA's proposal to expand the competition to 64 teams for the 2030 edition has sparked debate about the impact on the tournament's integrity, host nations, and qualifying process.
A six week World Cup would be a logistical nightmare, especially considering the already packed 48 team format that struggled to fit within its allotted timeframe.