The United States and Mexico have announced that they will not be bidding to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, instead opting to focus on pursuing a bid for the 2031 tournament. This decision comes as the two countries are already set to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada, marking the first time the tournament will be held by three nations.
The United States and Mexico have previously hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1999 and 2003, respectively, and are looking to make the 2031 tournament a landmark event that will further boost the growth and popularity of women’s soccer. By delaying their bid to host the women’s tournament, U.S. Soccer aims to gain more experience from the joint hosting of the 2026 tournament and better support the host cities involved.
The decision to focus on the 2031 bid stems from a desire to create a more equitable tournament experience akin to the Men’s World Cup, ensuring equal investment for both events to fully capitalize on the commercial potential of the women’s tournament. U.S. and Mexican leaders have expressed their commitment to providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders, aiming to break records and expand media deals and corporate partnerships.
With Brazil currently leading as a potential host for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, two other options remain: a joint bid from Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium or no bid at all. The decision on which country will host