World Cup 2026: Buildup to blockbuster semi-finals, Infantino hints at 64-team expansion – live

Latest news as final week of World Cup gets under way Power rankings | Sign up to Football Daily | Email us I must say I’m torn. Of course, I’m prejudiced against it simply by virtue of Infantino wanting it, but I can’t deny that expanded competitions – in the Euros too – give us something different, countries otherwise excluded enriching the experience. Moreover, were we to go to 64, we’d be rid of the third-place qualification situation, which allows teams to move on having beaten the worst side in their group and no more; we’d no longer play 72 matches to lose just 16 teams. Or, in other wo

This story was reported by Football | The Guardian. EUROPES curates Europe's most relevant coverage — read the full report at the original source.