Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has publicly opposed Fifa's recent proposal to expand the 2030 men's World Cup to 64 teams, labeling it a misguided idea. Ceferin criticized Fifa for not informing Uefa of the plan beforehand and expressed concerns about its implications for the tournament and the qualifying processes. With the 2026 World Cup set to feature 48 teams, Ceferin worries that an expanded format would diminish the competition's prestige. The 2030 World Cup is planned to be staged in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, along with special matches in South America.
Fifa's proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams has drawn criticism from Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin, who deems it a bad idea.
Ceferin expressed surprise over the unexpected proposal, emphasizing that it would not have Uefa's support and questioning the secrecy preceding the announcement.
Uefa's president highlighted that an expansion would dilute the tournament's prestige and complicate the qualifying process, expressing concerns about its overall impact.
With the 2026 World Cup set to introduce a 48-team format, the idea of a 64-team tournament in 2030 lacks enthusiasm among Uefa members.
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