World cup becoming 40 or 48 teams by 2026

[nanocopic]

FIFA are considering having 40 or 48 teams in the 2026 world cup finals. Thoughts?

[jmelanie]

If this means the tournament is longer not sure it is a good idea.

[Bigdave]

It would mean too many games, more chances for teams to get through to the knock out stages and therefore more teams doing what JFH does and park the bus

[Hertford Hoop]

Would be ridiculous imo, far too many games unless they make it a straight knock out comp

[12321]

Should be the elite only, so back to the format some years ago when excellence was the objective as opposed to proliferation; 16 teams, and 8 for the euros.

[Shepherds Mush]

Increase the teams, get rid of the groups and have a proper knock-out tournament.

The football version of Wimbledon.