The United States and Mexico have decided to withdraw their bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as announced by U.S. Soccer on Monday. Instead, the two nations will focus on pursuing a bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup in an effort to create a more equitable hosting plan. This decision comes as the United States and Mexico are already set to host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted by three countries.
Hosting a World Cup tournament is a significant endeavor, 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 United States 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 the 2031 bid stems from a desire to create a more equitable tournament experience that is similar to that of men’s tournaments, ensuring equal investment for both events in order fully capitalize on its commercial potential. U.S., Mexican leaders have expressed their commitment to providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders while aiming to break records and expand media deals and corporate partnerships by shifting their bid from 2027-to-2031 they hope elevate women’s game domestically and globally .
With Brazil being one of remaining two options left for hosting next year tournament , it would mark first time it held in South America if selected . Germany previously held 2011 edition but Netherlands or Belgium would be debutants . Meanwhile, United States and Mexico have yet find out if their bid for next year tournament is successful