Women's World Cup to expand to 48 teams from 2031
Summary
Fifa will expand the Women's World Cup from 32 to 48 teams starting in 2031. The increase will result in 104 matches, up from 64, and the tournament will be a week longer. Additionally, Fifa approved a women's refugee team from Afghanistan and introduced new rules to combat racism.Key Facts
- The Women's World Cup will grow to 48 teams in 2031, adding more matches and extending the event by a week.
- The tournament will have 104 matches in a new 12-group format.
- Fifa's president believes the change will help more countries develop women's football.
- The UK is likely to host the 2035 Women's World Cup, with no other bids currently considered valid.
- The last Women's World Cup was in 2023 in Australia and New Zealand, where Spain beat England in the final.
- Players' union Fifpro supports the expansion but wants better labor conditions and development efforts in women's football.
- Fifa approved the creation of an Afghanistan women's refugee team made up of players abroad.
- Fifa introduced a new disciplinary code to increase fines for racist abuse and enforce stricter anti-discrimination measures.
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