双语：国际足联确认2026世界杯扩军至48支队伍_时事

双语：国际足联确认2026世界杯扩军至48支队伍

(CNN)The president of FIFA has had his way -- one of the world’s biggest sporting festivals is set for a major facelift.

（CNN）国际足球联合会主席独行其是——世界最大的体育盛会之一即将面貌一新。

A plan put forward by Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s world governing body, has been passed "unanimously" and the competition is due to expand from 32 teams to 48.FIFA’s Council discussed the options on Tuesday and rubber-stamped the move, which will come into effect in time for the 2026 World Cup.

国际足联掌门因凡蒂诺提出的一项计划已经获得全票通过，因此，球赛球队将从32支扩张到48支。周二，国际足联理事会讨论了这些选项，并且不经审查就批准了这一举动，该提议将于2026年世界杯生效。

So, what does the plan entail, and what does it mean for one of the most watched sporting events on earth?

那么，这项计划包含什么？对于世界收视率最高的体育比赛而言，这意味着什么？

CNN Sport takes a look at the detail.

CNN体育带你看看细节。

Essentially, Infantino is keen to spread the love.

从本质上来说，因凡蒂诺渴望传播爱。

He wants the World Cup to be more "inclusive" -- and that means giving more of FIFA’s 211 member associations the chance to take part in the tournament.