Document: FIFA studies the impact of increasing the number of World Cup 2030 teams to 64

A document reviewed by Reuters revealed that FIFA is studying the impact of increasing the number of teams participating in the World Cup from 48 to 64 for the 2030 edition.

A research summary stated, “FIFA wishes to appoint an independent body to determine whether increasing the number of participating teams in the World Cup from 48 to 64, starting with the 2030 edition, will affect the tournament.”