FIFA boss hints at World Cup expansion talks, defends hydration breaks
FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated that discussions about expanding the World Cup to 64 teams will occur after the current tournament concludes. He defended the implementation of hydration breaks and high ticket prices, highlighting that overall stadium occupancy has reached 99.7%. Infantino emphasized that the World Cup should represent all nations, not just those from Europe and South America.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 00:06 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 00:10 UTC
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