Arsene Wenger 'not convinced' by World Cup expansion plans

"If somebody can convince me that it will make football better and that we can live with the time it will take to complete the World Cup, I am ready to listen."

Arsene Wenger 'not convinced' by World Cup expansion plans

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is "sceptical" about plans to extend the World Cup to a 48-team tournament.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is pushing for an expanded competition from the 2026 World Cup onwards, with 32 nations competing at the finals under the current set-up.

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