The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday. FIFA has wanted to expand the women’s tournament from 32 teams to match the men’s World Cup which has 48 teams for the first time next year,

FIFA has greenlit a 48-team Women's World Cup for 2031, mirroring the men's format. This means more nations get a shot on the big stage, hopefully boosting investment in women's soccer worldwide.

The Women's World Cup will join its men's counterpart in an expanded field by the start of the 2031 World Cup, a tournament expected to be played in the United States and Mexico