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Uefa is expected to make a formal decision on 7 April.
Colombia also claimed a 1-0 win over Ecuador as the South American championships got underway.
The union had concerns over the costs of bringing the crucial repechage onto home soil.
Russia are clear to host next year’s tournament despite the ban
Wing Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as the hosts started with a bonus-point victory.
Acting general secretary Theodore Theodoridis has discussed the pros and cons of the 24-team format.
While the tournament hosts have fought tenaciously to reach the final, the West Indies’ flair has certainly won over the neutrals.