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European Leagues attacks Fifa over ‘crazy’ approach to tournament expansion

FIFA’S failure to consult the world’s domestic leagues over its plans to expand the World Cup and Club World Cup has been labelled “strange and maybe even crazy.”

Football’s world governing body confirmed the format for the 48-team 2026 World Cup back in March, along with additional detail on the 32-team Club World Cup to be played every four years from 2025.

The World Leagues Forum, an organisation chaired by Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, said earlier this month it would seek “meaningful representation” in calendar discussions before it could agree to Fifa’s changes.

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