The 2026 World Cup has been a record-breaking tournament with 48 teams participating. Despite initial concerns about the expanded format, the tournament has won over many fans. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is now considering adding even more teams to the mix.

A Possible 64-Team Tournament

Infantino stated that the possibility of a 64-team tournament will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup. He believes that every nation should be allowed to dream of participating in the World Cup, and that the quality of teams is extremely high and getting higher all over the world.

The next World Cup in 2030 is to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with the first three matches played in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay to mark 100 years since the first edition of the tournament was played in Uruguay. CONMEBOL, the governing body for South American soccer, has already proposed a 2030 World Cup consisting of 64 teams to properly celebrate the centenary.

However, the expansion of the tournament may not be well-received by all. The tournament is already taking much longer due to the 104-game schedule, and players who reach the latter stages have little time off before their domestic club seasons get back underway.

The Life of a Photojournalist

Getty Images photographer Sarah Stier is one of the many photojournalists traveling around North America to document the tournament. She believes in the power of a still image and has captured some of the most dramatic moments of the tournament, including Canada’s last-minute winner against South Africa in the Round of 32.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.