FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested the World Cup could be expanded to 40 nations in the future.
The World Cup could be expanded to enable 40 countries to take part in the competition, FIFA president Gianni Infantino says.
Infantino believes the involvement of more nations would further football development around the world, citing the expansion of the Copa America and European Championship as successful examples.
UEFA's continental competitions has grown to 24 teams for the first time, with Wales reaching the semifinals and Iceland through to the quarterfinals, while the Copa America Centenario featured 16 teams instead of the usual 12.