Africa could get more slots as FIFA mulls 64-team World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football’s governing body will examine a proposal to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams from the 2030 tournament, a move that could significantly increase Africa’s representation on football’s biggest stage.

If approved, the expansion would add 16 more teams to the competition, following the increase from 32 to 48 teams introduced for…