So here's FIFA's plan for 2026 and beyond (as if there's still gonna be a planet Earth by then... Fools!):
Europe: 13 -> 16
Africa: 5 -> 9
Asia: 4.5 -> 8
South America 4.5 -> 6
North & Central America: 3.5 -> 6
Oceania: 0.5 -> 1
That's 46 countries. The last two will be decided via some convoluted shit.
http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/...r-2878254.html
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-...rld-cup-lineup