US and Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Focus on 2031 Edition instead

The US Soccer Federation and Mexican Football Federation have announced that they are withdrawing their joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Instead, they will focus on a bid for the 2031 edition of the tournament, with the goal of equal investment as the Men’s tournament to maximize the commercial potential of the women’s tournament.

The announcement means that there are now only two remaining bids for the 2027 tournament – one from Brazil and a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. The winning bid will be announced at the 74th FIFA Congress in May.

Cindy Parlow Cone, President of US Soccer, expressed her excitement about hosting a World Cup tournament while highlighting its potential to positively impact a global audience through meticulous preparation. She explained that shifting the bid to 2031 would allow for an equitable experience for players, fans, and stakeholders while contributing to the growth of women’s soccer globally.

Despite this change in plans, there will still be an extensive calendar of international soccer competitions in North America in coming years. The US will host several events including the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 and co-host with Mexico and Canada for the FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2026. Additionally, Mexico will host Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.