FIFA proposes new plans for the upcoming World Cups

The number of participating nations at next year's World Cup has already increased to 48 instead of 32 as a result of the United States, Canada, and Mexico sharing hosting duties.

There will be 12 groups of 4 teams meaning that nations will play one less game than in previous tournaments.

Instead, there will be an extra round, starting with the last 32 rather than the round of 16.

This makes it the biggest edition of the tournament so far as there will be 104 games being played in 16 host cities over a six-week period.

Who's proposed this and why?

The 2030 World Cup will be even bigger as the tournament is going to be hosted in six countries across three continents.

Ignacio Alonso, president of the Uruguayan Football Association proposed the idea at a meeting of the FIFA council that took place on Wednesday.

Moreover, he suggested that Uruguay should host the opening match of the tournament to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the first World Cup that took place in Uruguay.

Alongside them will be Argentina and Paraguay who will co-host the opening matches since Argentina were runners up in the 1930 World Cup and the South American Confederation (Conmebol) is based in Paraguay.

After the opening matches Portugal, Morocco, and Spain will be hosting the rest of the game of the tournament.

What is happening in next year's World Cup?

Fifa have also announced that the 2026 World Cup much like the Super Bowl will have a half-time show with Coldplay set to help plan the selection of artists.

All of these decisions made have split opinions within the public, not everyone is agreeing with FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup to a larger scale. People also don't seem to be too keen on Americanising the World Cup either, but I personally love the Superbowl half-time shows.

This had me thinking who are the top five artists that I would love to see?

5. Beyonce

Queen B herself would be amazing for a half-time show, she is on one of the greatest artists of our generation with her incredible vocals and her ability to drop a draw-dropping performance every time without fail. The 35 Grammy award winner has already been on a half time show with Chris Martin himself therefore, she could be the perfect fit.

4. Shakira

It's time for Africa! Shakira would be such a perfect fit, her hit 'Waka Waka' is one of the biggest World Cup anthems ever made in 2010. The three time Grammy award winner has all the experience needed to put on an amazing performance. Bringing her back as a returning act would be perfect.

3. Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars, to many the Michael Jackson of our generation is a great showman. Alongside Beyonce and Coldplay he was also present during the 2015 Super-bowl half time show. His experience touring all over the world makes him the perfect candidate.

2. Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny has taken the world by storm by becoming one of the most listened to artists in the world with over 81 billion streams on Spotify putting him 3rd behind Drake and Taylor Swift. With the World Cup being hosted in North America, he would be the ideal candidate as the artists has a massive Latin fan base there.

1. Drake

As controversial as this could be, Drake performing at the half-time show would be a brilliant idea and FIFA president Gianni Infantino seems to think the same. When asked in an interview if the involvement with the Canadian is a possibility, he responded with " We can create a bit of rivalry, that's a good idea." Not only is there rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake but also the World Cup and the Superbowl who compete to be the biggest sporting event! Bringing in the Canadian superstar would get the public talking, not to mention Drake would put on an amazing show.