Both multi-nation submissions achieved high technical ratings and will now be placed before the Extraordinary FIFA Congress for formal confirmation. The North American and Caribbean joint bid scored 4.4 out of 5 across 20 cities, while the British proposal scored 4.3 across 15 cities. Looking further ahead, both future competitions will incorporate a massive 48-team layout featuring an opening group phase and a round of 32. Meanwhile, Brazil is set to stage the upcoming tournament next year between June 24 and July 25.
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The Women's World Cup will expand to include a 48-team tournament structure for the first…: The Women's World Cup will expand to include a 48-team tournament structure for the first time during the 2031 edition.
Brazil is set to host the next scheduled edition of the Women's World Cup from June 24 to…: Brazil is set to host the next scheduled edition of the Women's World Cup from June 24 to July 25 next year.
Future tournaments in 2031 and 2035 will organize 48 competing nations into 12 groups of…: Future tournaments in 2031 and 2035 will organize 48 competing nations into 12 groups of four followed by a round of 32.
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Nov 11 : Two joint bids for the Women's World Cup in 2031 and 2035 have met the minimum hosting requirements and will be submitted to the Extraordinary FIFA Congress for approval, world soccer's governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.
* The 2031 bid is a joint submission from the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica, which proposed 20 stadiums in 20 host cities, receiving an overall score of 4.4 out of 5
* The 2035 joint bid from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales proposed 19 stadiums in 15 host cities and received an overall score of 4.3 out of 5
* The 2031 edition will have 48 teams taking part for the first time, with the 2035 edition also maintaining the same format with 12 groups of four teams each, followed by a knockout round that begins with the last 32
* The Extraordinary FIFA Congress will convene on November 23.
* The next edition of the Women's World Cup will be held next year in Brazil from June 24 to July 25
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