The withdrawal of the joint bid by the U.S. and Mexico to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup has left many surprised, as it was widely expected to win due to FIFA’s potential to make significant profits. Despite having sponsors prepared to invest in hosting the tournament, American sponsors were unable to provide a clear plan for hosting the event, which hindered their bid.
Looking ahead, the U.S.-Mexico bid could still be a contender for future World Cup tournaments, including the 2031 Women’s World Cup, where they will compete against possible bids from Spain, Britain, China, South Africa, and Germany-Dutch-Belgium efforts. The decision to withdraw from the 2027 tournament may have been influenced by other events on their calendar – like hosting the men’s World Cup in 2026 and Los Angeles hosting the Summer Olympics in 2028.
With no other bids currently being submitted for 2027 Women’s World Cup except two; Brazil and a joint bid from Belgium-Germany-Netherlands are still in contention. Brazil has never hosted a women’s world cup before and FIFA is likely considering this as an opportunity to bring it into South America for once. The decision on who will host the tournament will be made on May 17th with continental block voting playing a potential role in influencing it.
