FIFA are expanding the World Cup to include 48 teams from 2026, meaning the number of matches will grow from 64 to 104; the Club World Cup will also feature 32 teams – instead of the current number of seven – from 2025; LaLiga accused the governing body of “malpractice”
FIFA has shown “complete disregard” for the importance of national competitions by approving a 32-team Club World Cup and an expanded World Cup, according to LaLiga.
Ahead of its congress in Kigali, Rwanda, FIFA announced on Tuesday that the 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches instead of the current 64 games due to the expanded format with 48 teams taking part.
World Cup and Club World Cup expansion shows ‘complete disregard’ for leagues by FIFA, says LaLiga
Bysportivul
Mar 20, 2023