allowed to do. especially what i'm allowed to say. i am free. and. fifa have abandoned plans to expand the next world cup tournament from 32 teams to 48 the change would have required qatar to share hosting duties in 2022 with other countries in the region but political tensions have made that impossible. adding 16 more teams to qatar's world cup in 2022 was a bit too optimistic fifo president giani if in tinos idea of the expansion will have to wait until 2026 as schedule fifa wanted neighboring countries like the you to help host the tournament but an economic blockade in the region against qatar showed no signs of being lifted feet for there for release this statement following