FIFA presidential candidate, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has confirmed that expanding the number of countries that participate in the World Cup would be one of his first assignment.
Prince Ali is the last man standing to challenge Sepp Blatter for the Fifa presidency following the withdrawal of both Michael van Praag and Luis Figo race and throwing their support behind a formidable candidate who can challenge Blatter from winning a fifth consecutive term in office.
The Jordanian said in a news conference that he wants the Asian, African and American and Caribbean federations all to gain an additional team, while the South American and Oceania federations will rise from 4.5 and 0.5 to five and one slots respectively.
"I will make a commitment to extend the number of teams in the World Cup from 32 to 36 teams as soon as possible," Prince Ali said.
"Ideally in time for the 2018 World Cup in Russia."
"I've also talked to the presidents who endorsed me with a letter, they understand and support what me and Prince Ali are doing," he said.
"I fully support Mr Ali and ask for the member states that promised me their support to vote for Prince Ali in the coming elections.
"I will have an active role in the next weeks to convince those people who need to be convinced to vote for the Prince." Goal
My First Assignment Is To Increase World Cup Teams To 36 If Elected- Prince Ali bin Al Hussein
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