UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF reject CONMEBOL’s proposal for 64-team World Cup

A proposal to expand the centennial World Cup to 64 teams is facing strong opposition from key soccer confederations. CONMEBOL's ambitious plan is being met with skepticism in Europe and Asia, raising concerns about the tournament's future and the overall soccer ecosystem.

The global soccer community is beginning to react to CONMEBOL and Alejandro Domínguez’s proposals for the centennial World Cup. The request by South America’s governing body to expand the number of participating nations to 64 for that edition isn’t fully resonating.