Date: 1 August 2019 1:05pm WAT
USA's players celebrate with the trophy after the France 2019 Women’s World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP
USA's players celebrate with the trophy after the France 2019 Women’s World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP
Football’s world governing body FIFA has approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from the existing 24 teams to 32 for the 2023 edition.
It has also reopened the bidding process for potential hosts.
“The FIFA Council has unanimously agreed to a proposal to expand the number of teams taking part in the women’s World Cup from 24 to 32.
“This is with effect as of the next edition of the tournament in 2023,” it said in a statement.
Subscribe to the Guardian today and never miss the stories that shape your Business
Follow Us on Google News
Follow Us on Google Discover