US EditionFIFA Women’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2031
- FIFA announced on Friday that the Women's World Cup will grow to include 48 teams starting with the 2031 tournament, up from the current 32 teams.
- This decision follows FIFA's goal to match the men's World Cup expansion and broaden global representation and competitiveness.
- The 48-team tournament will feature 104 matches, 12 groups, and a longer schedule, allowing more nations access to elite competition.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the plan "set a new standard for global competitiveness" as the United States bids to host in 2031.
- The expansion is expected to accelerate investment in women's football worldwide while FIFPRO called for inclusive and cooperative planning.
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FIFA World Cup Announces Expansion Decision
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The Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men’s competition, starting with the 2031 edition, FIFA has announced. Gianni Infantino hands the 2023 Women’s World Cup trophy to the Spanish team © Izhar KHAN / AFP The FIFA Council unanimously agreed to enlarge the competition “given the remarkable recent strides made by women’s football across the world,” the sport’s governing body said. The 48-team tournament will adopt a …
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