Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if FIFA officially announces that the FIFA Club World Cup will expand to 48 participating teams for its 2029 edition. The announcement must come from FIFA's official communications, such as press releases or statements on their official website. If no such announcement is made or FIFA confirms there will be no expansion, the market will resolve to "No".

Background

As of July 2025, FIFA has expanded the Club World Cup to 32 teams, with the inaugural expanded tournament scheduled for 2025. Discussions are ongoing about further expansion to 48 teams for the 2029 edition. FIFA's General Secretary, Mattias Grafström, indicated openness to considering different formats for future tournaments, stating, "We are very open to considering different formats and discussing them with clubs and confederations." (theguardian.com)

The current 32-team format includes winners from the four previous continental championships, with slot allocations favoring UEFA and CONMEBOL. An expansion to 48 teams would likely involve adjustments to these allocations and the tournament structure. (en.wikipedia.org)