Football Federation Official: Honduras Has No Lock on 2030 World Cup

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 1, 2026 · Originally reported July 31, 2026 by Diez

José Ernesto Mejía, secretary of Honduras's football federation, says the main goal is developing young talent through new methods and programs rather than guaranteeing 2030 World Cup qualification, and he backs FIFA's plan to expand the tournament to 64 teams.

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