64 Teams World Cup Final System? Saudi Arabia's Much-Welcoming Confidence, "Glad to Realize"
64 Teams World Cup Final System? Saudi Arabia's Much-Welcoming Confidence, "Glad to Realize"
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Saudi Arabia, the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, has expressed its intention to prepare for a successful hosting if a decision is made regarding the 64-team finals, which FIFA is carefully exploring.
Ignacio Alonso, president of the Uruguay Football Association, suggested at the FIFA board meeting that the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco should be played in a 64-team finals system instead of 48 teams. President Alonso's Uruguay is actively speaking out as it has the opportunity to play some of the tournament in its own country to mark the 100th anniversary of the FIFA World Cup.
Many FIFA members responded that they were quite welcoming, attracting attention from many, but other continental federations were very reluctant. UEFA President Alexander Cheperin, AFC President Salman bin Ibrahim, and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani openly opposed the 64-team finals, saying they were too much.
In the meantime, Saudi Arabia, the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, appears to be in favor of the proposal. When asked in an interview ahead of the F1 race in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's Sports Minister Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal said, "If FIFA makes a decision, and it's a good decision for everyone, we're willing to make it happen."
In addition, he added, "We are ready, or we will be ready soon," emphasizing that he is positively considering 64 countries' participation in the domestic competition and that it is feasible. 온라인카지노
If the number of participating countries becomes 64 teams, the total number of matches will increase to a whopping 128. As the number of matches is already full of criticism due to changes in the format of new tournaments or continental club competitions, the proposal to increase the number of participating countries in the World Cup is also expected to be criticized from various places.