Regarding the next soccer World Cup, which will be held in 2026 with 48 teams participating, FIFA President Infantino may review the method of the primary league, which will compete in 16 groups of three teams each. revealed something.
The 2026 Soccer World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first time ever, and will expand the quota from 32 to 48 teams.
The tournament was scheduled to have 16 groups of 3 teams each, with the top 2 teams advancing to the finals.
However, since the last match of the primary league will not be held at the same time as it is now, if the interests of the opposing teams match, a match like “collusion” will be held, 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 competed in the first league, It was wonderful to have this system where you don’t know who will advance to the final tournament until the moment.”
On top of that, he said, “We must at least discuss whether we will fight in 16 groups of 3 teams or 12 groups of 4 teams. revealed that there is