The 2030 World Cup could mark a before and after in the history of football. FIFA is seriously considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams, an unprecedented figure that would double the traditional format that dominated for decades and which only recently, in 2026, made the leap to 48 teams.

The plan contemplates a tournament of colossal dimensions: 16 groups of four teams, with an knockout stage starting from the Round of 32. If realized, the championship would reach up to 128 matches, far exceeding the 104 games planned for 2026, which would make the World Cup the most extensive and global sporting event ever organized.

Furthermore, the 2030 World Cup is already shaping up to be an unprecedented organization: it will be played mainly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with commemorative opening matches for the 100th anniversary of the World Cup in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, in a historic edition that will span three continents.

The proposal, driven mainly by CONMEBOL and supported by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has a clear objective: to open the door to more countries and promote the development of football in emerging regions. The success of the expanded format in 2026, with teams of lesser tradition competing at the highest level, has been the main argument for considering this revolution. The truth is that the centenary World Cup aims not only to be the biggest, but also the most revolutionary of all time.