FIFA to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030. What could that mean for TV rights?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the organization will examine expanding the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament.
Who reported it (7)
- Infantino: 64-team World Cup will be 'looked at' www.espn.com · 54d ago
- Gianni Infantino hints at expansion to 64-team World Cup before 2030 event The Guardian · 54d ago
- FIFA weighing expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams New York Post · 54d ago
- As FIFA Explores A 64-Team World Cup, Some Potential Pros And Cons Forbes · 54d ago
- FIFA to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030. What could that mean for TV rights? Awful Announcing · 54d ago
- FIFA boss Gianni Infantino makes case for expansion of World Cup to 64 teams in 2030 Yahoo Sports · 54d ago
- Gianni Infantino confirms FIFA will 'examine' 64-team World Cup expansion ahead of 2030 edition in Morocco, Portugal & Spain Goal.com · 54d ago broke it first
The story so far
FIFA is considering an expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams ahead of the 2030 edition. This tournament is scheduled to be hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
Coverage from outlets including ESPN, The Guardian, and Goal.com emphasizes Gianni Infantino's role in making the case for the expansion. Forbes and Awful Announcing have highlighted the potential pros, cons, and implications for television rights.
Further developments will depend on the outcome of FIFA's examination of the 64-team format for the 2030 event.
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The obvious questions
Who is leading the push for a 64-team World Cup?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is the official making the case for the expansion.
Which countries are hosting the 2030 World Cup?
The 2030 edition will be held in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
What are the primary concerns regarding the expansion?
Coverage mentions an examination of potential pros and cons, as well as the impact on TV rights.
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