The United States and Mexico announced on Monday that they will withdraw their bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, instead focusing on hosting the tournament in 2031. This decision comes after both nations have been preparing to jointly host the 2026 World Cup with Canada, marking the first time the tournament will be held in three countries simultaneously.
The goal for the 2031 Women’s World Cup is to create a more equitable tournament by ensuring that the level of investment and commercial potential is on par with the Men’s World Cup. U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone emphasized the importance of having additional time to properly prepare for such a significant event in order to maximize its global impact.
Both U.S. and Mexican leaders are committed to providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders, and hope to set new records for the tournament’s media deals and corporate partnerships. The decision on who will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup will be made by FIFA in a vote scheduled for May 17 in Thailand. As for the 2031 bid, the United States and Mexico will have to wait until next year to find out if they have been successful in their joint bid to host the tournament.
