FIFA Council OKs 48 teams for Women's World Cup in '31 - ESPN
The FIFA Council on Friday unanimously approved plans to expand the Women's World Cup to 48 teams.
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FIFA approves 48-team women's World Cup from 2031 edition
The women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 edition onwards after world soccer's governing body FIFA said its Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday.
FIFA picks 8 host cities for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil
Soccer's international governing body has confirmed eight host cities for the 2027 Women's World Cup to be held in Brazil.
Indian Women's Football Team To Play Uzbekistan In Two International Friendlies
The Indian senior women's team will play two FIFA international friendly matches against Uzbekistan in the May/June window, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Thursday. The two matches against Uzbekistan will be played on May 30 and June 3 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. The Blue Tigresses, coached by Crispin Chettri, are preparing for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, having begun their camp in Bengaluru on May 1. India have been drawn in Group B, where they are set to face Mongolia (June 23), Timor-Leste (June 29), Iraq (July 2), and hosts Thailand (July 5), in Chiang Mai.
Antisemitism watchdog calls on Trump's World Cup task force, FIFA to put stop to anti-Israel soccer campaign
StopAntisemitism founder Liora Rez talks to Fox News Digital about an anti-Israel campaign taking place in lead up to FIFA World Cup.
Football Australia chief executive Johnson resigns
SYDNEY :Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson, who led the country's bid for and successful hosting of the 2023 Women's World Cup, has resigned, the governing body said on Thursday.
Maracana one of eight stadiums for 2027 Women's World Cup
The Maracana Stadium will be one of eight venues across Brazil to host matches at the 2027 Women's World Cup, the first edition to be held in Latin America, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Revamped Azteca stadium to reopen next March ahead of 2026 World Cup
MEXICO CITY : Mexico City's government has confirmed that the famous Azteca Stadium, soon to be renamed "Estadio Ciudad de Mexico", will reopen in March next year ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Mayor Clara Brugada said on Wednesday.