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

The Women’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams for the 2031 edition of the tournament, which could be hosted by the United States.

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,