Following Gianni Infantino‘s tenure as FIFA president, soccer has seen transformative changes worldwide, particularly with the integration of technology. This era has ushered in a revamped FIFA Club World Cup and introduced a series of updates for the 2026 World Cup. As we look ahead, CONMEBOL is reportedly advocating for further modifications to enhance the prestigious tournament by the 2030 edition.

According to Diario Ole, CONMEBOL is pushing for a major shift in the 2030 FIFA World Cup by proposing an expansion from 48 to 64 teams. While this might seem excessive, it is not unprecedented; the tournament expanded from 24 to 32 teams in 1998, paving the way to the recent expansion to 48 national teams in 2026. Now, the potential expansion is now being studied towards the 2030 edition.

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