The US Soccer Federation and the Mexican Football Federation have announced their decision to withdraw 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 women’s soccer.
With the US and Mexico withdrawing their bid, there are now two remaining bids to host the 2027 tournament – one from Brazil and a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. The announcement of the winning bid will take place at the 74th FIFA Congress in May.
US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone expressed her excitement about hosting a World Cup tournament, highlighting its opportunity to impact global audiences positively through meticulous preparation. The decision to shift the bid to 2031 aims to provide an equitable experience for players, fans, and stakeholders while contributing to the growth of women’s soccer globally.
Despite changing plans, there will still be an extensive calendar of international soccer competitions in the United States in coming years. The country will host the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, co-hosted with Mexico and Canada for men’s World Cup in 2026, and Los Angeles for summer Olympics in 2028. Mexican Football Federation president Ivar Sisniega highlighted his organization’s experience gained from co-hosting men’s World Cup in 2026 emphasizing their ability to provide quality infrastructure and enthusiastic fan base for future events that will contribute positively towards women’s football development.
