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Expanded 64-Team World Cup Would Include Italy, Nigeria, and Newcomers
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First reported by Mako · 14 minutes ago
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A proposed expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams would add 16 new national teams for the 2026 tournament, including Italy, Nigeria, and debutants like Venezuela and Suriname, based on current qualification standings.
- 01The 2026 World Cup expansion to 64 teams would add 16 new qualifiers based on current rankings.
- 02Italy, after missing three tournaments, would qualify alongside Poland, Kosovo, and Denmark from Europe.
- 03South America would add Bolivia, Venezuela (first-time qualifier), and Peru.
- 04Asia's new entrants would be UAE, Oman, and Indonesia, with Indonesia returning after decades.
- 05Africa would gain Nigeria, Gabon, and Cameroon, all with strong football histories.
- 06Jamaica and Suriname would qualify from CONCACAF, with Suriname debuting at the World Cup.
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