FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended his controversial plan to expand the World Cup to 40 teams on Wednesday and has also indicated how Africa would be the biggest beneficiary, with two extra places, while Asia and would also get an extra place and a playoff spot
In an interview with Fox Sports 1, the chief of world football’s governing body pointed to the expansion of teams at Euro 2016 as evidence that the 32-team World Cup could successfully accommodate more sides therefore rejecting criticism the move would dilute the quality of football’s showpiece event
He said “For example, two more Africans, one and a half in CONCACAF, half in South America, half in Oceania, one and a half in Asia, we arrive at 39.
“And the last spot should be played on the pitch somehow let’s see how by the one who will deserve it in the best possible way”.
Africa To Get Two Extra World Cup Spot - Infantino
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