SINGAPORE: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Asian countries backed his plan to expand the World Cup to 48 teams — and added that up to three countries should be allowed to co-host the tournament.

Infantino, speaking after a three-day FIFA summit in Singapore, said Asian football associations “unanimously” supported a larger World Cup, with a “big majority” favouring 48 teams.

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