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South America officially proposes 64-team Fifa World Cup in 2030

A view of FIFA World Cup 26' Winner Trophy
The 2030 World Cup could feature twice as many teams as 2022’s edition. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer’s ruling body Conmebol, made an official proposal on Thursday to expand the men’s 2030 World Cup to 64.

Fifa is aware of the proposal, which was first introduced last March by a delegate from Uruguay during an online meeting of the ruling council of world soccer’s governing body.

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