Africa will get an additional two World Cup finals places should the tournament be expanded to 40 teams from 2026, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.<\/p>\n
Infantino proposed the expansion from 32 teams before he was elected by world football’s governing body in February.<\/p>\n
Africa is currently allocated five places at World Cups.<\/p>\n
“My proposal has been 40 teams and if that happens then my proposal has been to have at least two extra places for African teams,” said Infantino.<\/p>\n
The move would not come into effect until 2026 with the format of 32 teams already confirmed for Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022.<\/p>\n
The Fifa boss is still set to be interviewed by ethics investigators after allegedly breaching its code of ethics.<\/p>\n
The allegations relate to a possible conflict of interest when using private jets laid on by a World Cup-bidding country; that he filled senior posts without checking people’s eligibility for the role; and billing Fifa for mattresses, flowers, an exercise machine and personal laundry.<\/p>\n
If there is sufficient evidence then a full investigation could be opened and he could be suspended from his role for up to 90 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n