UEFA Won't Oppose FIFA's 48-Team Club World Cup Plan if It Stays Quadrennial

Overview

• FIFA is studying an expansion to 48 teams for the 2029 edition, with format, approvals and other details still to be finalized.
• UEFA's representation is expected to increase from 12 to 16 slots, boosting participation of leading European clubs and potential revenues.
• European domestic leagues are pursuing action with the European Commission over international calendar congestion and commercial effects.
• Spain and Morocco are viewed as front-runners to host the 2029 tournament, with Brazil also expressing interest.
• The push follows a 32-team inaugural event in the United States that excluded several major European sides and fueled calls for more places.