The decision of the US Soccer Federation (USSF) and Mexican counterpart to abandon their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup has left two proposals from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan in competition for the tournament. USSF President Cindy Parlow Cone has announced that their bid for the 2031 tournament will call for FIFA to invest equally in both men’s and women’s World Cups, which was not the case last year when $896 million was allocated to the men’s tournament while only $110 million went towards the Women’s World Cup.
The USSF believes that hosting a World Cup is a significant undertaking, and shifting their bid to 2031 will allow them to provide equitable experiences for players, fans, and all stakeholders. They are committed to growing and elevating women’s soccer on an international level by hosting a record-breaking Women’s World Cup. USSF had proposed U.S. sites for the 2031 bid using the same 11 venues planned for the 2026 men’s World Cup. Mexico had listed Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey as their three main sites, along with Leon and Querétaro as possibilities for 2027.
The Mexican Football Federation President Ivar Sisnieg expressed confidence that moving their bid back to 2031 will allow them to create an even more successful Women’s World Cup than before, benefiting from their strong professional women’s leagues and experience organizing the 2026 World Cup.