FIFA's Council unanimously approved a significant expansion of the Women's World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, set for the 2035 edition planned in the UK. This change introduces a 12-group format, increasing match count from 64 to 104, and lengthening the tournament by a week. FIFA president Gianni Infantino noted that this expansion offers more nations the opportunity to enhance their women's football infrastructures. While players' union Fifpro supports this development, they stress the necessity for improved player conditions and collaborative planning for sustainable progress in women's sports.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino said the changes would give more nations to "the chance to benefit from the tournament to develop their women's football structures".
Players' union Fifpro welcomed the expansion "in principle" but called for a number of issues in the women's game to be addressed.
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