Fifa President Gianni Infantino defends 48-team World Cup proposal
Fifa President Gianni Infantino defended his 48-team World Cup proposal on 8 December, saying there is no downside, only a big upside for football. Speaking at a football summit in Singapore, Infantino is recommending a 48-team World Cup in 2026 and prefers to have 16 first-round groups of three teams each, according to a source. Critics of the proposal say that it will dilute the quality of the event.
