FIFA president Gianni Infantino backs 48-team World Cup with 16 groups
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Gianni Infantino has given his backing to a 48-team World Cup made up of 16 groups in the first round, according to AFP
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino backs plans for 48-team World Cup, with 16 groups - Eurosport
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FIFA's Gianni Infantino backs 48-team World Cup with 16 groups
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino to discuss 48-team World Cup THIS WEEK at Council meeting in Zurich - Mirror Online
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World Cup: Fifa set to vote on Gianni Infantino's 48-team plan - BBC Sport
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Gianni Infantino encourages co-hosting 48-team World Cups
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino backs 48-team World Cup with 16 groups
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Infantino's 48-team World Cup expected to be approved
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FIFA study backs 48-team World Cup in 2022
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Fifa chief Gianni Infantino backs 'more open' 48-team World Cup
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World Cup allocation talks for extra 16 slots due to start next month - ESPN
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FIFA chief backs 'more open' 48-team World Cup