The US Soccer Federation (USSF) and its Mexican counterpart have decided to withdraw their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Instead, they are focusing on hosting the tournament in 2031. This decision leaves Brazil and a joint plan from Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium as the only remaining options for hosting the 2027 tournament, which will be decided by FIFA Congress on May 17 in Bangkok.
In their bid for the 2031 tournament, the USSF is calling for FIFA to invest equally in both the men’s and women’s World Cups. Last year, FIFA announced plans to allocate $896 million in prize money for the 2026 Men’s World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada compared to just $110 million designated for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. USSF President Cindy Parlow Cone expressed pride in their commitment to provide fair opportunities for players, fans, and stakeholders while emphasizing the importance of proper preparation for hosting such a significant global event.
The USSF detailed its bid in December by proposing US locations among the eleven sites that will also be used for the 2026 Men’s World Cup. Mexico identified Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey as three sites for their 2026 Men’s World Cup with Leon and Querétaro as additional possibilities for their proposed 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Mexican Football Federation President Ivar Sisniega stated that moving their bid to 2031 will allow them to deliver a more successful Women’s World Cup than ever before. With strong professional women’s leagues and experience gained from organizing the 2026 Men’s World Cup, they feel confident that they can provide top-notch infrastructure and an enthusiastic fan base to create an exceptional tournament that will contribute significantly to growing women’s football worldwide.