CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has renewed calls for a one-off 64-team FIFA World Cup in 2030 to celebrate the tournament’s centenary, though FIFA has yet to approve the proposal.
Alejandro Dominguez has intensified calls for the 2030 FIFA World Cup to feature 64 teams, saying the centenary edition should include more nations.
The CONMEBOL president reiterated the proposal on social media after the 2026 World Cup, arguing that wider participation would honour football’s global growth and create a historic celebration. FIFA has not approved the expansion.
The 2030 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will stage commemorative opening matches marking 100 years since the inaugural tournament in 1930.
The event is already set to become the first World Cup held across six countries and three continents, with FIFA expected to review CONMEBOL’s latest proposal before making any final decision.
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