Soccer-World Cup increase to 48 teams at 2022 finals is 50/50 - FIFA
"We are working to see if we can get 48 teams in the 2022 World Cup because more participation means more development and more passion for everyone," he said. "We'll see by June whether it is possible or not. (It's) 50/50. What is 100 percent is that the 2022 World Cup is going to be spectacular and a total success."
A final decision on the number of teams for the next finals will be taken at the FIFA Congress in Paris on June 5. FIFA chose to host the 2022 World Cup for 32 teams in Qatar, although Infantino has sounded out neighbours over their willingness to host some matches in an expanded tournament.
FIFA has already agreed to increase the number of teams to 48 for the 2026 tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico but is keen to expand quicker than planned. (Reporting by Daniela Desantis, Writing by Andrew Downie; editing by Ken Ferris)
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