FIFA: "I believe for the World Cup 2026... there should be 40 teams" (Gianni Infantino)

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"I believe for the World Cup 2026 - because the 2018 and 2022 finals are already decided - there should be 40 teams... and out of the eight more there should be at least two slots for African teams," said Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, in Abuja, Nigeria, on 25/07/2016.

Gianni Infantino conducted a two-day visit of Nigeria with Fatma...

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