Exciting news for football fans! The FIFA Women’s World Cup will grow from 32 to 48 teams starting with the 2031 edition. This expansion is all about celebrating the incredible strides made in women’s football worldwide ⚽🔥.
The new format, inspired by the men’s competition, will feature 12 groups, boosting the number of matches from 64 to 104 and extending the tournament by an extra week. This decision comes on the back of the record-breaking 2023 edition in Australia and New Zealand, where Spain clinched the victory and teams from every confederation made their mark.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted that the 2023 tournament set a fresh standard for global competitiveness, making the move to expand the event a natural next step. While the 2027 tournament in Brazil will still host 32 teams, all eyes are now on the 2031 edition, with the United States expected to be the host.
Looking ahead, the United Kingdom is also in the mix as it bids for the 2035 competition. With both the men’s and women’s tournaments embracing the 48-team format, fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and a celebration of football like never before!
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FIFA Women's World Cup expands to 48 teams starting with 2031 edition
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