The US Soccer Federation and Mexican Football Federation have decided to withdraw their joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, opting instead to focus on a bid for the 2031 edition of the tournament. Both federations emphasized the importance of achieving equal investment in the women’s tournament as compared to the men’s tournament in order to maximize its commercial potential.
With the US and Mexico out of the running, two bids remain for hosting the 2027 tournament – one from Brazil and a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. The winning bid for the 2027 tournament will be announced at FIFA Congress in May.
Cindy Parlow Cone, president of US Soccer, expressed pride in the decision to shift focus to the 2031 Women’s World Cup. She emphasized that providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders is crucial for elevating the women’s game globally. The move allows additional time to prepare for a record-breaking tournament.
The United States will still see a busy calendar of international soccer competitions in coming years. In 2025, it will host FIFA Club World Cup; co-host FIFA Men’s World Cup with Mexico and Canada in 2026; and host summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Ivar Sisniega, president of Mexican Football Federation, highlighted that experience gained from co-hosting men’s World Cup in 2026 is valuable asset when it comes to providing top-notch infrastructure and creating an enthusiastic fan atmosphere for Women’s World Cup in 2031.
