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FIFA president Infantino open to 40-team World Cup, co-hosts

GENEVA (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino is open to a 40-team World Cup in 2026, with several countries serving as co-hosts.

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FIFA president Infantino open to 40-team World Cup, co-hosts

With key World Cup talks due next month, Infantino's comments Tuesday show that FIFA will consider co-hosting by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The North American neighbors have long been expected bidders for 2026, even competing against each other, because the CONCACAF region is favored to host for the first time since 1994. Then, 24 teams played in the U.