With regard to the next World Cup, which will be held in 2026 with 48 participating teams, FIFA president Infantino could review the method of the primary championship, which will compete in 16 groups of three teams each.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first time and will expand the quota from 32 to 48 teams.
The tournament featured 16 groups of 3 teams each, with the top 2 teams advancing to the finals.
However, since the last game of the primary championship will not be played at the same time as now, if the interests of the opposing teams are the same, a game will be held as a “collusion”, such as intentionally aiming for a draw There were concerns about the Possibility of
Under these circumstances, FIFA President Infantino held a press conference on the 16th before the final of the Qatar tournament, saying: “Looking back on the success of this tournament, where four teams each fought in the first league, it was wonderful to have this system where you don’t know who will advance to the final tournament until now.”
Also, he said, “We have to at least discuss whether we will fight in 16 groups of 3 teams or 12 groups of 4 teams.
