Get ready, Atlanta soccer fans, the Women’s World Cup is getting BIGGER, and the USA is in line to host a historic edition!
FIFA has officially confirmed that the Women’s World Cup will expand to a whopping 48 teams in 2031, matching the format of the men’s tournament! And the buzz here in the States is real because the U.S. is the frontrunner to host that very tournament!
This move, confirmed just a month after FIFA President Gianni Infantino hinted at it, means more nations, more players, and even more incredible soccer on the world stage! We’ve seen the Women’s World Cup grow from 16 teams in 2011 to 24, then the recent exciting 32-team format in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. Now, get ready for a 48-team, 104-game spectacle right here on our (likely) home soil!
While Brazil will host the 32-team tournament in 2027, all eyes are already turning towards 2031. FIFA is expected to officially confirm the US as the host next year, alongside a potential bid from the United Kingdom for the 2035 edition.
Remember any concerns about the 2023 expansion? They were blown away! Infantino himself noted that the tournament “set a new standard for global competitiveness,” with teams from all confederations winning matches and five reaching the knockout stage. This expansion promises to build on that success, offering even more opportunities for the global game to flourish.
So, Atlanta, start dreaming of the world’s best women’s teams gracing pitches right here in the USA in 2031! It’s another massive step forward for the beautiful game, and we could be right at the heart of it!
What are your thoughts on a 48-team Women’s World Cup coming to the States? Let’s hear it!
