The fallout from Folarin Balogun’s red card continues, as reports suggest the decision was made unilaterally by the chairman of FIFA’s disciplinary committee. Meanwhile, the tournament could be set to expand once more. FIFA president says during the first World Cup to feature 48 teams that it's under consideration.
The 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States expanded to 48 teams for the first time. Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".
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