FIFA is reportedly evaluating a major expansion of the Men's FIFA World Cup, increasing the tournament from 48 teams to 64 teams for the 2030 edition. The proposal has already sparked widespread debate across the global football community.

According to reports, FIFA has launched a fast-track consultation and commissioned an impact assessment covering tournament revenue, sponsorship, broadcasting rights, ticket sales, player welfare, scheduling, and the international football calendar.

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be primarily hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with centenary opening matches scheduled in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Expanding to 64 teams could allow South American host nations to stage full group-stage matches instead of only ceremonial opening fixtures.

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Spain's head of World Cup 2030 organisation resigned Wednesday after being accused of fixing the process to decide which stadiums would host matches to favour one city, reported Spanish media.<o:p></o:p>
Maria Tato stood down from her post at the Spanish football federation (RFEF) following a report published by newspaper El Mundo which said ratings for potential venues were altered to favour Anoeta in San Sebastian, at the expense of Balaidos in Vigo.<o:p></o:p>
"On 25 June 2024, Balaidos was among the 11 venues (in Spain), but on 27 June the list was modified," complained mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero, on X this week. "This is extremely serious, we demand that they explain to us who changed it, why and with what criteria."<o:p></o:p>
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The RFEF did not respond to an AFP request for comment.<o:p></o:p>
The federation announced last year that Spain would have 11 venues at the tournament, including Barcelona's rebuilt Camp Nou stadium and Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu, while co-hosts Portugal have three and Morocco six.<o:p></o:p>
The RFEF has been hit with various crises in recent years.<o:p></o:p>
Former president Luis Rubiales resigned in disgrace in September 2023 after forcibly kissing Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's triumph in Sydney.<o:p></o:p>
His successor Pedro Rocha was suspended for overstepping his duties after initially arriving on an interim basis, with Rafael Louzan taking the reins in December 2024.
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Sports, Football: The federation announced last year that Spain would have 11 venues at the tournament, including Barcelona's rebuilt Camp Nou stadium.

Spain's head of World Cup 2030 organisation resigned Wednesday after being accused of fixing the process to decide which stadiums would host matches to favour one city, reported Spanish media. Maria Tato stood down from her post at the Spanish football federation (RFEF) following a report published by newspaper El Mundo which said ratings for potential venues were altered to favour Anoeta in San Sebastian, at the expense of Balaidos in Vigo. "On 25 June 2024, Balaidos was among the 11 venues (in Spain), but on 27 June the list was modified," complained mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero, on X this week. "This is extremely serious, we demand that they explain to us who changed it, why and with what criteria." Also read | Lionel Messi, Argentina are coming to India for exhibition football match in October The RFEF did not respond to an AFP request for comment. The federation announced last year that Spain would have 11 venues at the tournament, including Barcelona's rebuilt Camp Nou stadium and Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu, while co-hosts Portugal have three and Morocco six. The RFEF has been hit with various crises in recent years. Former president Luis Rubiales resigned in disgrace in September 2023 after forcibly kissing Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's triumph in Sydney. His successor Pedro Rocha was suspended for overstepping his duties after initially arriving on an interim basis, with Rafael Louzan taking the reins in December 2024. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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