South American football president Alejandro Dominguez, head of CONMEBOL, is calling for the 2030 World Cup to expand to 64 teams. He argues the larger tournament would better reflect the scale and celebration of the World Cup’s 100th anniversary, with South America set to host matches as part of the centenary events. Dominguez’s proposal centres on increasing the number of participating teams beyond the current 32-team format, with the aim of widening participation in the finals tournament.
The push comes as stakeholders discuss the competition’s structure for 2030. While Dominguez advocates for a 64-team field, the proposal does not indicate that a final decision has been reached. Any change would require agreement among the sport’s governing bodies and relevant tournament planning processes. For now, the reporting highlights Dominguez’s position and links it to the centenary hosting arrangements in South America, rather than detailing specific implementation steps.
