Archive · 22 Jul 2026
La Liga Chief Criticizes FIFA's 64-Team World Cup Plan
The president of Spain's football league, Javier Tebas, is upset with FIFA's idea to have a bigger World Cup with 64 teams in 2030.
He thinks this will hurt the regular football leagues that happen every year.
Tebas also said that the current FIFA boss, Gianni Infantino, should step down because he thinks FIFA is making bad decisions.
Infantino wants to make the World Cup bigger, but Tebas says this will hurt the sport in the long run.
The World Cup is a big event, but Tebas says it's not the only important thing in football.
He thinks FIFA should focus more on protecting the regular leagues.
La Liga President Javier Tebas criticizes FIFA's proposed 64-team World Cup expansion.
Tebas accuses FIFA of acting irresponsibly and calls for Infantino's resignation.
The 2030 World Cup is proposed to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Tebas argues that domestic leagues are crucial for the football industry.
Infantino mentioned the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams during the opening ceremony in June.
- Who
- Javier Tebas (La Liga President), Gianni Infantino (FIFA President)
- What
- Criticism of FIFA's proposed 64-team World Cup expansion
- When
- Discussions announced in June, interview published Tuesday
- Where
- Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina (proposed hosts)
- Why
- Concerns about the impact on domestic leagues and the football industry
La Liga's Perspective
FIFA's Perspective
Impact on Domestic Leagues
La Liga's Perspective
Tebas argues that expanding the World Cup to 64 teams will negatively impact domestic leagues, which are crucial for the football industry.
FIFA's Perspective
FIFA's Infantino suggests expanding the World Cup to include more teams, potentially increasing global participation and revenue.
Leadership and Decision-Making
La Liga's Perspective
Tebas believes FIFA's leadership is flawed and that Infantino's time as president is over.
FIFA's Perspective
Infantino's comments indicate a focus on expanding the World Cup as part of FIFA's strategic vision.
- Proposed World Cup Expansion
- 64 teams in 2030
- Current World Cup Teams
- 32 teams
- Proposed Host Countries
- Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina
- Current FIFA President
- Gianni Infantino
- La Liga President
- Javier Tebas
