The United States and Mexico have withdrawn their bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, announced U.S. Soccer on Monday. Instead, the two countries will focus on pursuing a bid to host the 2031 tournament in a joint effort to create a more equitable hosting plan. This decision comes after both nations are already set to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada, marking the first time the tournament will be held by three countries.
Hosting a FIFA World Cup tournament is no small feat, 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 U.S. is looking to make the 2031 tournament a landmark event that will further boost the growth and popularity of women’s soccer.
The decision to focus on a 2031 bid stems from a desire to create an equitable tournament experience similar to that of men’s events, ensuring equal investment for both events while capitalizing on their commercial potential. Leaders from both nations have expressed their commitment to providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders, aiming to break records and expand media deals and corporate partnerships. By shifting their bid from 2027, they hope to elevate women’s soccer domestically and globally.
With Brazil as one of two remaining options for hosting in 2027, there are several other possibilities left open for consideration by FIFA on May 17 in Thailand when it makes its final decision on who will host next year’s tournament.
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