The withdrawal of the United States and Mexico’s bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup was a surprise to many. However, this decision has led to new opportunities for the USWNT program and the growth of women’s soccer in both countries and beyond.
Instead of hosting in 2027, the USA and Mexico have decided to focus their efforts on the 2031 tournament. This move has sparked questions about what it could mean for the future of women’s soccer in these countries and beyond. We spoke with Sylvs from the Shea Butter FC Podcast to explore these issues further.
Brazil and Germany/Belgium/Netherlands are now in the running to host in 2027, but Brazil is rumored to be the favorite. The potential impact of hosting on women’s soccer globally is significant, as Brazil is one of the most passionate soccer nations in the world. Sylvs provides insight into how hosting would benefit Brazil and the sport as a whole.
Meanwhile, South Africa is also competing for hosting rights in 2031 alongside Germany/Belgium/Netherlands/USA/Mexico. The priorities of growth versus equal investment in soccer are contrasting between these two groups, highlighting a larger issue facing international soccer as a whole.
We had a great conversation with Sylvs about these topics, and we encourage you to check out her podcast for more insights into all things soccer. Follow us on Twitter and YouTube as well, leave ratings, reviews, and subscriptions to help us grow our audience even further. Check out our Linktree for access to all our affiliate links!
