2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: Everything you need to know

With 32 teams in its ninth edition and more than 500,000 tickets already sold,

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Only 12 teams competed in the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991.

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It was increased to 16 in 1999, and to 24 in 2015.

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For the first time ever, there will be 32 teams.

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Taking place from Thursday, July 20, through Sunday, August 20,

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There will now be 64 games and two extra groups due to the increase to 32 teams.

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The knockout stage will only be accessible to the top two.

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