64-Team World Cup Expansion Under Consideration by FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is said to be actively exploring the possibility of increasing the number of participating teams in the men's World Cup to 64. This would represent a significant leap from the current 32-team format, which was itself an expansion from previous iterations.

Such an expansion could offer greater opportunities for more nations to feature on the world stage, potentially boosting the sport's popularity and development in regions that rarely qualify. It might also lead to increased revenue streams through broadcasting rights and sponsorships, given a wider geographical appeal.

However, concerns are likely to arise regarding the potential dilution of competition quality, with more teams participating, the overall standard of play could decrease. Furthermore, the logistical challenges of accommodating an additional 32 nations, including increased travel, infrastructure demands, and tournament scheduling, would be substantial.