48-team World Cup: FIFA chiefs award regional slots, Europe gets 16
By Andrew Warshaw
March 31 – After much anticipation, FIFA has announced its proposed allocation of slots for the first expanded 48-team World Cup in 2026 – except for two places which are to be decided by a new six-team inter-zonal playoff round.
Under Gianni Infantino’s plan, Europe has got what it requested with its quota being increased by three places to 16 whilst the recommendation is for nine slots for Africa (up from five),
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