Research analysis to be delivered by 11 September Decision on expansion could be taken this year Fifa is pushing ahead with plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams from 2030 and has opened a tender to research companies to assess the economic benefits on a hugely accelerated timescale. In another twist during a week of astonishing revelations about the global governing body’s plans to reshape football, the Guardian has seen a “research brief” outlining a consultation process to assess the pote

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• Guardian Football left

  Research analysis to be delivered by 11 September Decision on expansion could be taken this year Fifa is pushing ahead with plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams from 2030 and has opened a tender to research companies to assess the economic benefits on a hugely accelerated timescale. In another twist during a week of astonishing revelations about the global governing body’s plans to reshape football, the Guardian has seen a “research brief” outlining a consultation process to assess the pote
• FOX Sports Radio right

  World Cup Expansion Study To Begin
• Yahoo Sports Canada center

  FIFA reportedly exploring expansion of World Cup to 64 teams amid backlash over selling event to private investors
• Sports Illustrated center

  FIFA’s ‘Accelerated’ Plan for 64-Team World Cup Expansion Ignores One Key Thing