Spanish league president Javier Tebas accuses FIFA of “destroying the football industry” and says FIFA is making “irresponsible” decisions. His comments follow FIFA discussions about expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, a proposal mentioned by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony. Tebas argues that increasing the number of national teams does not make sense and that such changes would shift focus away from domestic leagues, which he says sustain the sport. He also criticises the broader competition calendar, saying FIFA’s approach lacks adequate protection for domestic football across all levels. In interviews with Italian sports outlets, Tebas adds that the time for Infantino is “over” and calls for him to resign, describing the governance system as fundamentally flawed. Several reports note that the 2030 tournament is expected to be co-hosted mainly by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with some matches also planned in Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. Overall, the dispute centres on the impact of World Cup expansion on national competitions and the balance of football’s calendar.