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Fifa rapidly accelerates plan to expand World Cup to 64 teams from 2030 tournament
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Research analysis to be delivered by 11 SeptemberDecision on expansion could be taken this yearFifa is pushing ahead with plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams from 2030 and has opened a tender to research companies to assess the economic benefits on a hugely accelerated timescale.In another twist during a week of astonishing revelations about the global governing body’s plans to reshape football, the Guardian has seen a “research brief” outlining a consultation process to assess the potential increase from the tournament’s current 48 teams. A period of…
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