The US and Mexico have decided to withdraw their bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as announced by U.S. Soccer on Monday. Instead, the two nations will focus on pursuing a bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup in an effort to create a more equitable hosting plan. This decision comes as the US and Mexico are already set to host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted by three countries.
By delaying their bid to host the women’s tournament, U.S. Soccer aims to gain more experience from the joint hosting of the 2026 tournament and better support the host cities involved. Hosting a World Cup tournament is a significant endeavor, and having additional time to prepare will allow U.S. Soccer to maximize the global impact of the event. U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone emphasized the importance of proper preparation and highlighted the opportunity to host a successful Women’s World Cup. With past experience hosting the 1999 and 2003 Women’s World Cups, the US is looking to make
