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FIFA Approves Expansion to 48 Teams for Women’s World Cup Starting in 2031

Nathaniel Irobi by Nathaniel Irobi
May 10, 2025
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The FIFA Council has officially approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, effective from the 2031 edition, during a virtual meeting held on Friday.

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This new format will feature 12 groups, resulting in an increase in the total number of matches from 64 to 104, paralleling the expanded men’s World Cup scheduled for 2026. The tournament’s duration will also extend by one week.

For the upcoming 2027 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Brazil, the tournament will maintain the 32-team format.

The 2023 edition, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, marked the inaugural participation of 32 teams, up from 24 teams in the 2019 tournament held in France.

“This expansion is not merely about adding 16 teams to the FIFA Women’s World Cup; it represents a significant advancement for women’s football as a whole,” stated FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

He emphasized, “More FIFA member associations will have the opportunity to leverage this tournament to enhance their women’s football frameworks from a comprehensive perspective.”

The United States is expected to be named the host for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, as it is the only candidate, marking the third occasion the country will host the tournament, previously doing so in 1999 and 2003.

The United Kingdom is the sole bidder for the 2035 tournament, with the hosts for both the 2031 and 2035 editions still pending ratification.

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Despite concerns regarding potential mismatches with the inclusion of 48 teams, Infantino highlighted the competitive progress showcased in the 2023 edition, where teams from all confederations secured victories and five confederations advanced to the knockout stage.

He remarked, “The 2023 Women’s World Cup set a new benchmark for global competitiveness, achieving several records along the way.” (NAN)

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