'Italy might qualify,' FIFA president quips on 64-team World Cup in 2030

FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked about expanding the World Cup to 64 teams in 2030, suggesting that Italy might then qualify. Italy, four-time world champions, failed to qualify for the 2018, 2022, and 2026 tournaments. Infantino said the proposal would be evaluated after the 48-team World Cup. Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi expressed bewilderment and wanted to speak with Infantino.