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FIFA's Wednesday statement has drawn sharp criticism from Conmebol and global players' union FIFPro, who accuse the governing body of a cover-up and demand governance reforms. The controversy centers on the dissolution of FIFA Forward Enterprise and ongoing concerns about abuse of power.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has floated the idea of a 64-team World Cup for 2030, citing opportunities for smaller nations. The proposal, backed by South America's CONMEBOL, faces opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC. Critics warn it could dilute competition quality.
South American and European teams have met 253 times at the FIFA World Cup. CONMEBOL holds a narrow win advantage (104-91), but UEFA leads in total titles (12-10). In finals, CONMEBOL dominates with eight wins to three.
