UEFA is in negotiations with the South American Football Confederation about forming a unified Nations League that would include Brazil, Argentina and other nations from the continent. This reported to be part of the measures being put in place by the two football governing bodies to oppose FIFA's idea of the organisation of a World Cup every two years.
Both football confiderations have vehemently fought against the world football governing body's plans for a biennial World Cup. Earlier this week, the pair met to sign an extended Memorandum of Understanding to commit to the "opening of a shared UEFA/CONMEBOL office in London and the potential organisation of a variety of football events."
The agreement will see the champions of Europe taking on the winners of the CONMEBOL Copa America in what has been dubbed as 'Finalissima'. Current European champions Italy and Copa America winners Argentina will feature in the very first edition of the tournament on June 1, 2022 in London.
Latest developments have indicated that Albiceleste as well as the Brazilian men's national team, are set to be included in an expanded UEFA Nations League, starting from 2024. While talks are now underway, the vice president of UEFA, Zbigniew Boniek, is confident that the arrangement will come to pass. Speaking with Polish outlet Meczyki on Thursday, he said: "From 2024 CONMEBOL will join the Nations League. We do not know yet in what formula, in what form.
"We signed a memorandum about cooperation between CONMEBOL and UEFA and from 2024 these teams will play in the Nations League."
Per ESPN's report, Brazil and Argentina, as well as Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay will be added to League A in the Nations League format. Relatively, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Venezuela would be included in League B. The addition of South American teams would boost the number of teams in each group from 16 to 22 and 20, respectively, with all matches taking place in Europe to prevent long distance travel.
