FIFA will examine the possibility of increasing the number of teams participating in the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64, following President Gianni Infantino’s affirmation that this year’s tournament surpassed expectations.
Captain Mehdi Taremi believes FIFA and co-host USA wanted to eliminate Iran from the 2026 World Cup, while President Gianni Infantino failed to deliver on his promises.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the 2026 World Cup would not have been organized in the US without the support of former President Donald Trump.
Despite drawing controversy for expanding tournaments and commercializing football, Gianni Infantino continues to receive strong support from the majority of FIFA member associations.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticizes successor Gianni Infantino for "politicizing football" and calls the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams a mistake.
