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In this July 7, 2019, file photo,
U.S. players hold the trophy as
they celebrate their victory in
the Women's World Cup soc-
cer final in Decines, outside
Lyon, France.
Associated Press
FIFA

expands

Women's

World Cup

from 24

teams to 32

for 2023

By The Associated Press
FIFA's Council has unani-
mously approved expand-
ing the Women's World
Cup from 24 teams to 32
for 2023 and has reopened
bidding to host the tourna-
ment but made no men-
tion of changing prize
money.
FIFA said Wednesday the
decision was made re-
motely.
Nine national associations
had expressed interest in
hosting and were due to
submit their formal bids by
Oct. 4: Argentina, Austra-
lia, Brazil, Bolivia, Colom-
bia, Japan, New Zealand, Power for Bauer
South Africa and South Ko-
rea, which could bid jointly
with North Korea
Under the new timetable,
any national association Indians trade fiery Bauer to Reds,
has until December to
make a bid. FIFA expects a land Puig in 3-team deal
bid evaluation report next
April and a decision the
following month.
After the U.S. won the Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game,
women's final in Lyon, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Toronto.
France, fans in the stadium Associated Press
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chanted "Equal Pay!"q