FIFA is commissioning an independent assessment of its plan to expand the men’s World Cup to include 64 teams. This move comes as FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces increasing pressure related to a proposed private investment deal for running the tournament.
The Press Association reports that FIFA is seeking an agency to evaluate the expansion, which would significantly increase the number of participating nations. The timing of this assessment coincides with growing opposition to Infantino’s plan to secure private investment through a company designed to manage the World Cup.
Currently, three confederations have rejected the proposed investment scheme. Further compounding the pressure on Infantino, his senior advisor has resigned in protest over the plans. The source does not state *who* the senior advisor is or which confederations are opposing the plan.
The move to seek an independent review suggests FIFA is attempting to address concerns about the expansion and the associated financial arrangements while navigating internal dissent and external criticism.
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