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,

The Women’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams for the 2031 edition of the tournament, which could be hosted by the United States.

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.