Fifa eases back on proposal for expanded 2022 World Cup

Fifa has pulled back from any plans to expand the 2022 World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, while the ruling Council of world football’s governing body has taken the final step to pave the way for a vote to decide the destination of the 2026 edition of its showpiece tournament.

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