Gianni Infantino says FIFA will study a proposal to expand the men’s World Cup from 48 to 64 teams after the current tournament ends and committees will assess logistics and formats.Infantino points to competitive signs in the recent event, with smaller nations such as Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaching knockout rounds while nine of 10 African teams advanced, yet critics warn a larger field could weaken qualification after Italy missed out.Supporters including
Ignacio Alonso and
Alejandro Domínguez back expansion as a way to broaden access around the
World Cup centenary, while opponents
Aleksander Čeferin and
Victor Montagliani urge careful review given the six-country hosting plan for the centenary competition.