Europe's elite clubs call on FIFA to leave World Cup at 32 teams

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is determined to see more nations playing in FIFA's main money-spinner.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plans to expand the World Cup have run into serious opposition from the organisation which represents Europe's biggest clubs.

Infantino is determined to see more nations playing in FIFA's main money-spinner and has proposed two different formats for both a 40-team and a 48-team tournament from 2026 onwards.