The women's tournament will follow the lead of the men's World Cup and become a 48-team competition from 2031. But is Fifa right this time? BBC Sport looks at the pros and cons of an expanded Women's World Cup.

The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday. FIFA has wanted to expand the women’s tournament from 32 teams to match the men’s World Cup which has 48 teams for the first time next year,

FIFA set to expand Womens World Cup from 32 teams to 48 from 2031 edition of tournament in USA; change will be made in time for 2035 tournament, which is being held in United Kingdom; move mirrors men