Football: Women's World Cup to expand to 48 teams in 2031

FIFA unanimously decided Friday to expand the number of participating teams in the Women's World Cup from 32 to 48 as of the 2031 tournament.The 48-team Women's World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 and extending the tournament by one week, the governing body said.The FIFA Council made the decision at a meeting held virtually.Men's football has already decided to hold a 48-team World Cup from the 2026 edition in Canada, Mexico and the United States.The decision "will significantly broaden representation, offering more nations and playe…READ FULL ARTICLE