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FIFA Confirms Expansion of Women’s World Cup to 48 Teams for 2031

The tournament will adopt a 12-group format with 104 matches, aiming to bolster global development of women’s football.

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Overview

  • The FIFA Council unanimously approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams starting with the 2031 edition.
  • The tournament structure will shift to 12 groups of four teams, increasing the total matches from 64 to 104 and extending the event by one week.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the expansion's goal of fostering holistic development of women’s football across more member associations.
  • The next Women’s World Cup in Brazil in 2027 will remain at 32 teams, with the United States currently the only bidder for hosting the 2031 edition.
  • Separately, Germany’s football federation has voiced opposition to a proposed expansion of the men’s World Cup to 64 teams, citing concerns over player welfare and logistics.