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    ‘64-team WC could benefit India, but focus must remain on breaking into Asias top 15’: Gurpreet Sing
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    ‘64-team WC Could Benefit India, But Focus Must Remain On Breaking Into Asia's Top 15’: Gurpreet Singh

    By IANS News July 16, 2026 • 21:00 PM View: 143
    Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: India captain and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu believes a possible expansion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to 64 teams could improve India's chances of reaching football's biggest stage, but stressed that the national team's immediate focus should remain on climbing the Asian rankings rather than getting carried away by speculation.

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino recently backed studying a proposal to expand the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams. While the tournament is already set to be historic, with matches scheduled across six countries and three continents, the expansion proposal has sparked debate over player workload and the future of international football.

    Gurpreet admitted that a larger World Cup could work in India's favour. He also acknowledged that such an expansion would place an even greater burden on players competing in Europe's top leagues.

    TAGS Gurpreet Singh Gurpreet Singh Sandhu FIFA World Cup Gianni Infantino World Cup Zee5 FIFA WC
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