The president of the South American football confederation (CONMEBOL) said early Tuesday that the next World Cup will feature 64 teams, making it larger than the recently concluded tournament. The announcement did not specify which edition would be expanded.
The president of the South American football confederation (CONMEBOL) confirmed early Tuesday that the next World Cup will expand to 64 teams, surpassing the 48-team format used in the recently concluded tournament. The announcement did not specify which edition would be expanded, and no further details were provided. The report is based on a single source.
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