FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48, which featured in the 2026 edition, to 64. The proposal was officially put forward by South American football body CONMEBOL in April last year.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/64-team-fifa-world-cup-could-help-india-qualify-for-tournament-says-former-captain/articleshow/132476996.cms