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REVEALED: Kim Swee and Irfan Bakti's thoughts on 48-team 2026 World Cup

Two of Malaysia's best coaches revealed to Goal their thoughts on the expansion of the World Cup, and Malaysia's chances of finally qualifying for it.

Earlier this, week the football world was shocked with the news that the FIFA executive committee has unanimously aggreed to a proposal of expanding the World Cup tournament to 48 teams from 32 currently, beginning from the 2026 edition.

Understandably, opinions on the plan have been divided, with more-established leagues, national teams and players questioning its feasibility and effects on them, with those in developing football nations applauding the better probability they now have of qualifying for the biggest tournament in the sport.