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FIFA Approves 48-Team Women's World Cup for 2031, Men's 64-Team Expansion Faces Rejection

The FIFA Council has greenlit the women's tournament expansion while the DFB firmly opposes the proposed 64-team men's World Cup for 2030.

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DFB-Präsident Bernd Neuendorf hat sich klar gegen eine Mega-WM mit 64 Teilnehmern ausgesprochen.

Overview

  • FIFA has unanimously approved expanding the women's World Cup to 48 teams starting in 2031, increasing matches from 64 to 104.
  • The expansion aims to promote global development in women's football, allowing more member associations to strengthen their structures.
  • The German Football Association (DFB), led by President Bernd Neuendorf, has rejected the proposal for a 64-team men's World Cup in 2030, citing logistical and player welfare concerns.
  • DFB highlighted the strain on national leagues and players due to extended tournament phases if the men's World Cup were expanded further.
  • The 2030 men's World Cup, hosted across six countries, will retain the 48-team format introduced for the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.