# World Cup Could Grow to 64 Teams | MLS News

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-07-12T17:18:34+00:00
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FIFA’s president is pushing to expand the World Cup to 64 teams, building on the recent 48-team format that’s already boosted global participation—especially from Africa—though critics like UEFA’s president warn it could hurt quality and strain players, even as revenue projections soar and the 2030 tournament prepares for a historic six-nation format. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7609b5c3c80d333b

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