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BREAKING NEWS: FIFA recommends 16 UEFA slots in new 48-team World Cup

SoccerNews in World Cup 30 Mar 2017

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The Bureau of the FIFA Council has recommended UEFA receive 16 slots in the new 48-team World Cup format, which starts from 2026, while proposing a six-team play-off to decide the final two places.

The Bureau, which comprises FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the presidents of the six confederations, met in Zurich and agreed on the slot allocation for the expanded event.

Six direct slots each will be awarded to CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, eight to the AFC, nine to CAF and 16 to UEFA, while the OFC will receive one direct slot and the two remaining slots will be decided by a play-off.

UEFA have long campaigned for 16 places at the game’s global showpiece.

 

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