FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand World Cup finals

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has indicated his desire to expand the World Cup finals format from 32 to 48 teams.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand World Cup finals

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has indicated his desire to expand the World Cup finals format from 32 to 48 teams.

The 46-year-old Swiss, who succeeded Sepp Blatter earlier this year, had spoken in his election campaign about making the tournament a 40-team competition.

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