Uefa Backs Down: Expanded 48-Team Club World Cup Set to Proceed
Uefa will no longer block Fifa’s plans to expand the Club World Cup to 48 teams in 2029, marking a significant shift in their relationship. This decision comes with the understanding that the tournament will not be held every two years, addressing previous concerns about its impact on the Champions League.
The move signals improved relations between Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin and Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and follows Real Madrid’s withdrawal from the Super League.