2022 World Cup in Qatar to remain as a 32-team tournament, Fifa announce
• World governing body considered expanding it to 48 teams
• Fifa decided increasing size of event was not practical
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be a 32-team tournament as originally planned, Fifa have announced.
The world governing body had considered expanding the event to 48 teams but has now determined this is not practical. “The Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 will, therefore, remain as originally planned with 32 teams,” a statement read.