
Summarizing FIFA's decisions

So, FIFA has expanded the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams and 104 matches. The 2030 hosts are Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with the centenary matches planned in South America. They haven't formally confirmed whether 2030 will keep the 48-team format though it seems likely. The 2034 tournament is likely going to Saudi Arabia as the sole bidder. I can provide a quick analysis or a summary if the user wants more details. It should be straightforward!Analyzing FIFA World Cup formats

FIFA's new 48-team format changes the group stage to 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top two and 8 best third-place teams advancing to the Round of 32, totaling 104 matches. For a 64-team tournament, the structure would be 16 groups of 4, leading to 96 group matches and 32 knockout matches (16 in R32, 8 in R16, 4 in QF, 2 in SF, 1 for 3rd place, and 1 final). This totals 128 matches, which is a 24-match increase from the 48-team format.Considering match logistics for 2030
The duration of the 2030 World Cup might extend, or they could use more concurrent venues since it’s co-hosted by three countries, with three opening matches in South America. The 2026 World Cup, which has 16 host cities across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, features 104 matches. For 2030, if Spain, Portugal, and Morocco host, there could be around 18 venues combined. Running 128 matches might be challenging but feasible, though FIFA would need to approve this in Congress, considering potential scheduling conflicts with club calendars.Analyzing 2030 World Cup expansion

I shouldn't assert unknown claims, but since the user brought it up, I can treat it like a news headline for analysis. Currently, the World Cup is expanding to 48 teams starting in 2026, with 104 matches total. For 2030, the co-hosts are Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with a South American opening match. Expanding to 64 teams would mean more matches and logistical challenges like scheduling, travel, and security. The likelihood of this change in the short term seems low, as FIFA just set the new format for 2026.

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