# Infantino Hints at 64-Team World Cup as 2026 Semi-Finals Approach

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested the World Cup could expand to 64 teams in the future, as the 2026 tournament approaches its semi-final stage. The proposal would mark a further increase from the 48-team format already planned for 2026, sparking debate about competitiveness and scheduling.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/13/world-cup-2026-buildup-to-blockbuster-semi-finals-infantino-hints-at-64-team-expansion-live) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:51:54 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/gianni-infantino-64-teams-expansion-comments-fifa-2030-world-cup?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:29:20 +0000