Several officials have lately called for more teams at the showcase tournament, including UEFA General Secretary and FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino.
Unlike other parts of the reform package, a World Cup expansion would not require approval from the FIFA Congress on February 26, which will also elect a new president in succession of Joseph Blatter.
The 2018 and 2022 tournaments in Russia and Qatar will however be played with 32 teams.
A 40-team tournament could see up to 32 additional games for a possible total of 96. The 2026 host nation will not be picked before 2017.
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