Women’s World Cup to expand to 48 teams at 2031 tournament

US set to host in 2031, the UK in 2035Fifa approves strategy for Afghan women’s footballThe Women’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams from the 2031 tournament onwards after the proposal was approved by the Fifa council on Friday.The UK is set to host the event in 2035 and that tournament will now involve 12 groups of four teams and more than 100 matches, with the format mirroring the newly expanded men’s World Cup. It is understood Fifa took this decision after consulting the c