The logo of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is pictured during snowfall, at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, during meeting of the FIFA's governing council on January 10, 2017.
FIFA's ruling council on January 10, 2017 unanimously approved an expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams in 2026, with a format of 16 groups of three nations. / AFP / Michael Buholzer (Photo credit should read MICHAEL BUHOLZER/AFP/Getty Images)
By James Masters
PHILADELPHIA (CNN)–FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, has approved a grand plan to revolutionize the World Cup by increasing the number of teams from 32 to 48.
READ MORE: Police Asking For Public's Help In Obtaining Cellphone Video Of July 4 Parkway Shooting That Injured 2 OfficersThe FIFA Council agreed unanimously to the move Tuesday with the new format starting in 2026.
FIFA made the announcement on Twitter with further details expected to be published later.
READ MORE: Kyle Schwarber Homers Twice, Phillies Still Fall To Nationals 3-2Since 1998, when the World Cup expanded to accommodate 32 teams, the format has stayed the same.
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