FIFA have discussed the possibility of expansion of the World Cup to 40 teams in 2026, however, any decision on the proposal has been delayed by the FIFA’s executive committee following Thursday’s meeting.
According to reports from The Guardian, the committee have discussed the expansion of teams as a wider reform package. The four yearly World Cup tournament currently has 32 teams but under the new proposal it would have been increased by another eight from 2026 onwards.
The change is being seen as an attempt to appeal to the majority of the 209 Fifa members who feel Uefa currently has too many spots at the 32-team tournament.