UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has firmly opposed a proposal to expand the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams, labeling it a "bad idea." He expressed concerns that such an expansion would negatively impact both the tournament's quality and the qualification process. Čeferin also noted that he was unaware of this proposal until it was introduced at a FIFA Council meeting.

The 2030 World Cup is set to be hosted primarily by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay each hosting one match to commemorate the tournament's centenary.

This opposition from UEFA reflects broader concerns within the football community regarding the increasing number of matches and the potential strain on players. For instance, former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Piqué has advocated for reducing the number of games, suggesting that a lighter schedule would benefit players' health and enhance the quality of the sport.

It's worth noting that the World Cup is already set to expand to 48 teams for the 2026 edition, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

As of now, FIFA has not made a final decision regarding the proposed expansion for the 2030 tournament.