Jose Mourinho believes an expanded World Cup tournament would develop the sport in areas lacking strong football foundations.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to increase the quadrennial tournament to 48 nations from 2026 but Europe's leading clubs remain opposed to plans to expand the World Cup beyond its current allocation of 32 teams.
The FIFA Council is expected to reach a decision this month on whether to add more teams to the tournament format.
'I'm totally in favour.