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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The FIFA Council on Friday unanimously approved plans to expand the Women's World Cup to 48 teams.
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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.
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