The 2030 FIFA World Cup is set to make history after CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez announced that the tournament will expand from 48 to 64 participating teams.
The proposed expansion would make the centenary edition of football’s biggest tournament the largest World Cup ever staged, marking 100 years since the inaugural competition was held in 1930.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, the opening matches will be hosted in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, paying tribute to the tournament’s South American roots. The competition will then continue across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, the three main host nations for the 2030 finals.
If approved by FIFA, the expansion to 64 teams would provide more nations with the opportunity to compete on the global stage while commemorating the historic milestone of the World Cup’s centenary.
The proposal is expected to be discussed further by FIFA before a final decision is made on the tournament format.
