(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Asia will be looking to double the number of places it has at an expanded World Cup from 2026.
Asia Federation is expected to get eight to nine places, compared to 4.5 during the 2018 and 2022 events.
Meanwhile, Africa is also looking to double the number of places.
The continent’s football association presidents have told football’s world governing body FIFA they want at least 10 spots in the 48-team World Cup.
Europe is seeking a minimum of 16 places, up from 13. The final allocation of places must be passed by the Fifa Council.
The subject of the expanded World Cup featured prominently at a three-day summit between Fifa chief Gianni Infantino and more than 50 presidents of the African FAs.
The talks were behind closed doors but Fifa officials said Infantino had outlined plans for an expanded World Cup and new development assistance for member countries.
