🏆 Argentina’s helping hand to get Chile back to the World Cup

The AFA is backing a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, president of Argentina’s governing body, confirmed support for this initiative, which would give CONMEBOL up to nine and a half qualification spots, making it easier for the Chilean national team to return to the world stage.

Logistical arguments and South American venues

Tapia argued that the expansion would benefit the main hosts — Spain, Portugal, and Morocco — by making their investments more profitable through the addition of more matches. He also reaffirmed the historical importance of the centennial and confirmed ongoing efforts for South America to host a full group stage.

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Uncertainty at the top of FIFA

The project’s viability will depend on the international political landscape. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seeking consensus among member associations to secure his re-election at the head of the organization and push through the tournament reform.

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