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EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 3 MIN

Proposal for FIFA World Cup to expand to 64 teams

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Could the FIFA World Cup be about to get even bigger? As we enter the semifinal stage of the first ever 48-team World Cup, FIFA President Gianna Infantino has hinted the tournament could expand again. A proposal for a 64-team competition will be assessed after this year's event. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

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