The US Soccer Federation and the Mexican Football Federation have opted to withdraw their joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, instead focusing on a bid for the 2031 edition of the tournament. Both federations emphasized the importance of achieving equal investment in the women’s tournament as compared to the men’s tournament in order to maximize its commercial potential.
With the US and Mexico out of contention, two bids remain for hosting the 2027 tournament – one from Brazil and a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. The winning bid will be announced at the upcoming FIFA Congress in May.
Cindy Parlow Cone, president of US Soccer, expressed pride in her country’s decision to focus on hosting the 2031 Women’s World Cup. She highlighted the importance of providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders. By shifting its focus to this event, US Soccer aims to elevate women’s soccer globally and create an even more exciting experience for everyone involved.
Despite withdrawing from consideration for hosting the 2027 tournament, Mexico will still have a busy calendar of international soccer competitions in coming years. The country is set to co-host the FIFA Men’s World Cup with Canada in 2026 and host Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Ivar Sisniega, president of Mexican Football Federation stated that their experience gained from co-hosting men’s World cup will provide valuable asset while creating fan atmosphere for Women’s world cup next year