Reporter: UEFA and China-North American Football Federation oppose expansion of the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol reported that UEFA and the Central and North American Football Federation both oppose the expansion of the 2030 World Cup to the 64th team.

reporter said: "After some of the most influential executives of the SAF met with FIFA yesterday and submitted the 2030 expansion plan, the proposal of the 64 teams World Cup returned to the agenda. Next summer, the 2026 World Cup will be the largest in history with 48 teams, but this still cannot meet the expectations of SAF. The organization is determined to celebrate the 100th birthday of the World Cup by holding more competitions in the South American mainland in 2030."

"The first World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, and the 2030 event will be co-organized by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, and will hold an opening match in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. SAF hopes to increase the number of games and teams, and Chairman Alejandro Dominguez yesterday This position was stated when meeting with FIFA President Infantino at Trump Tower in New York. "

"FIFA has an obligation to consider the suggestions put forward by the member association, but the 64 team competition system is not a policy priority for the current FIFA administrative team. If the World Cup is expanded to 64, it means that nearly one-third of FIFA's 211 member associations can enter the finals. For strong teams, the qualifiers will be almost formal. UEFA and Central North America and the Caribbean Football Federation have expressed opposition to another expansion. "

" The 64 team plan was originally proposed by Uruguay Football Association Chairman Ignacio Alonso at the FIFA Council meeting in March. In May, South American Football Federation President Dominguez emphasized that no team should be absent in the 2030 World Cup."