Concacaf president Victor Montagliani, along with other confederation leaders, opposes CONMEBOL's plan to expand the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition. Montagliani expressed concern over the proposal, stating that such an expansion may not benefit the football ecosystem, including national teams, club competitions, leagues, and players. The current plan is to test a 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Additionally, UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin criticized the idea of expanding the tournament, deeming it unfavorable for the World Cup and the qualifying process. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa echoed these sentiments, warning that unlimited growth could lead to chaos in future editions of the tournament. The opposition to the 64-team proposal reflects concerns about the potential impact on the integrity and competitiveness of the World Cup.