00:00FIFA's decision to expand the Women's World Cup to 32 teams for the 2023 tournament was
00:09seen as a success with plans to expand to 48 teams in 2031. Teams like Wales are set
00:16to benefit.
00:18Under the leadership of head coach Rhianne Wilkinson, Wales have been steadily rising,
00:23becoming an increasingly competitive force in the women's football game.
00:29Although Wales missed out on qualification for the 2023 Women's World Cup after a tough
00:34playoff loss to Switzerland, the team's trajectory has been promising.
00:40Wilkinson, appointed in 2021, has fostered a cohesive squad that plays progressive, competitive
00:47football.
00:49With players like Rachel Rowe and Carrie Jones stepping up, Wales' growth is evident.
00:56The team's strong showing in World Cup qualifiers, finishing third in their group, demonstrated
01:02their potential for future success.
01:05The expanded World Cup offers a significant opportunity for nations like Wales.
01:10With more teams in the competition, the chances for teams with developing infrastructures and
01:17growing talent pools like Wales have increased.
01:22Wilkinson's focus on player development and tactical growth coupled with the increasing global
01:27interest in women's football makes the prospect of Wales reaching future World Cups increasingly
01:34realistic.
01:36It's just making it as professional an environment as possible and it has helped that the game
01:42as a whole is more professional now and we've got players coming in who are at a professional
01:48level, professional club day in, day out and we know what to expect and we keep pushing those
01:53boundaries down.
01:54I think that's really important.
01:55The 2027 tournament in Australia and New Zealand is a clear target for the team as competition
02:02grows and more teams are included, Wales will have opportunities to secure their place in
02:08the global spotlight marking an exciting new chapter for the team.
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