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MINTAl JazeeraJul 12, 2026
FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournament
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7/10
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5.4M CBWD
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Expansion risks outweigh inclusivity benefits without enforceable safeguards. | The proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams presents a dual ethical challenge. On one hand, it could democratize access to the world's most popular sporting event, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by fostering global participation. On the other, the expansion risks exacerbating environmental degradation (SDG 13), overconsumption (SDG 12), and social displacement (SDG