CONMEBOL president 'leaks' huge World Cup 2030 change with unexpected announcement

CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez has indicated a major change for the 2030 World Cup: expanding the tournament to 64 teams. After the first 48-team edition ended, Domínguez used social media to confirm that the competition would be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as part of the centenary, while Spain was already named as a co-host alongside Portugal and Morocco. The article recalls that talks about a 64-team World Cup began in September and referenced meetings involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino and FIFA general secretary Mattias Grafström, following an initial proposal by Uruguayan FA president Ignacio Alonso at a FIFA Council meeting in March. Domínguez said the expansion honors the Centenary of the World Cup and builds on the increased participation seen in the 48-team format. The planned hosting footprint includes 11 stadiums in Spain, six in Morocco and three in Portugal, with additional matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Mexico.