Football Association of Wales, UEFA, Wales
11 June 2026
The Football Association of Wales has urged UEFA to expand the Women’s European Championship from 16 teams to 24. Wales want the women’s tournament aligned with the men’s format after reaching their first major finals at Euro 2025.
The FAW believes expansion would widen opportunity, strengthen development and reflect growing standards across Europe. Wales are also chasing a first Women’s World Cup place, making tournament access and long-term competitive pathways central to their argument.