WLF attacks FIFA over 'crazy' approach to tournament expansion

It remains to be seen what methods leagues could use to block FIFA's plans but Jacco Swart, the managing director of the European Leagues group, expressed his dissatisfaction with FIFA's approach.

Jacco Swart declared himself "happy" with the new revenue distribution agreement struck with UEFA and the ECA for the 2024-27 cycle of European club competitions.

FIFA's failure to consult the world's domestic leagues over its plans to expand the World Cup and Club World Cup has been labelled "strange and maybe even crazy".

Football's world governing body confirmed the format for the 48-team 2026 World Cup back in March, along with additional detail on the 32-team Club World Cup to be played every four years from 2025.