CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has joined some other confederations in criticising a plan put up by CONMEBOL, stating that a 64-team World Cup in 2030 should not be considered.

Alejandro Dominguez, the president of CONMEBOL, formally suggested this week that 64 countries compete in the 2030 World Cup, up from the 48 that would compete in the event the following year.

Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will host the majority of the competition.

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Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, the site of the inaugural World Cup in 1930, will host the opening games.

“I don’t believe expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams is the right move for the tournament itself and the broader football ecosystem, from national teams to club competitions, leagues, and players,” Montagliani told ESPN,

An inquiry was not immediately answered by CONCACAF.

With 48 teams in the 2026 event already increased from the 32-team 2022 tournament, the CONMEBOL plan would have a long way to go before it is approved.

Canada, Mexico, and the United States will co-host the tournament in 2026.

“We haven’t even kicked off the new 48-team World Cup yet, so personally, I don’t think that expanding to 64 teams should even be on the table,” said Montagliani.

His remarks mirrored those of Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, who told AFP that he thinks expansion will cause turmoil, and UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, who last month expressed opposition to the notion.