FIFA to assess plans for 64-team men's World Cup after 2026 tournament

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has opened the door to a 64-team men's World Cup, saying plans will be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament. Infantino argued that football needs to be "for the whole world," signalling ambitions beyond the current expansion. The 2026 World Cup will itself already be a record-breaking 48-team event.