FIFA announced that the Women's World Cup will expand to 48 teams and 104 games by 2031, making the tournament the largest in history. The decision, approved unanimously by the FIFA Council, aims to increase representation and investment in women's soccer. Although the only bid for the event comes from the U.S., FIFA will officially announce the host country next summer. Critics, however, note that the rapid growth could lead to disparities in competition, as evidenced by previous World Cups where games often resulted in large score differences.
"This is not just about having 16 more teams playing in the FIFA Women's World Cup but taking the next steps to relation to the women's game in general by ensuring that more FIFA member associations have the chance to benefit from the tournament to develop their women's football structures from a holistic point of view."
"The expansion, which will double the size of the field from 2019, might be coming too quickly. In France, five group-play games were decided by four or more goals."
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