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FIFA Women’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2031

FIFA decided to expand the Women's World Cup from 32 to 48 teams starting in 2031, with the United States expected to host that year and the United Kingdom hosting in 2035.
The expansion aligns with FIFA’s intention to equalize the Women's World Cup size with the men's tournament, with the hosts for 2031 awaiting formal approval following a decision announced at today’s FIFA Council session held virtually.
The tournament format will increase from 64 to 104 matches, using stadiums across the UK in 2035, while the 2027 event in Brazil will remain a 32-team competition.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised the event for raising the level of competition worldwide, highlighting that teams from every confederation secured victories and multiple confederations advanced to the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, FIFPRO supported the move to expand the tournament and emphasized the importance of inclusive decision-making and better conditions for players.
This expansion aims to broaden representation, increase elite competition access, and accelerate global investment in women's football, but concerns about competitive mismatches remain within the sport.

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