On Tuesday, the 37-member FIFA Council, world football's highest decision-making body, will vote in Zurich on proposals to change the World Cup from its current 32-team format.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino promised to expand the tournament during his election campaign last year, and speculation is increasing that a 48-team tournament is the target. That proposal is one of five that are on the table for the 2026 tournament, which is the earliest any change can come into effect.
Discussions on the future of the World Cup have been taking place among senior officials from the six confederations that make up FIFA.