The German newspaper "Bild" revealed that the International Football Federation is discussing a new proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to include 64 teams, coinciding with the celebration of the tournament's 100th anniversary since its inception.

According to the newspaper, the proposal came from the South American Football Confederation, where prominent officials from politics and sports met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in New York to discuss the possibility of the increase. CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez emphasized that the goal is to organize a historic World Cup that represents a global celebration of football, supported by the presidents of Paraguay, Uruguay, and several federations.

The current plan stipulates that most of the tournament's matches will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay hosting one match each as a symbolic gesture for the first edition in 1930 in Montevideo. However, if the participation of 64 teams is approved, the entire format of the tournament will be redesigned, including schedules and match locations.

Despite the great enthusiasm from South America, several European parties have expressed reservations, warning that any further expansion could weaken the technical level and increase pressure on players and fans, especially after the previous expansion to 48 teams planned for the 2026 World Cup.