A world stage for all? A 64-team World Cup and who really owns it

Four months earlier, few outside Cape Verde knew the name of Josimar Dias, but after a World Cup summer and a dramatic night in Miami, the tiny island nation had taken defending champions Argentina to the brink in a thrilling 3-2 victory. The goalkeeper's performance secured Colo-Colo's 2-1 win and the Chilean title, sparking conversations about the potential for a larger World Cup.

While FIFA has temporarily shelved the idea, CONMEBOL's president, Alejandro Domínguez, has expressed a desire to bring the World Cup to the Americas in 2030, believing that the extra teams would create more opportunities for growth and celebration.