On Monday, U.S. Soccer announced that the United States and Mexico have decided to withdraw their bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, opting instead to focus on hosting the tournament in 2031. The decision was made as both countries are currently preparing to jointly host the 2026 World Cup with Canada, marking the first time the tournament will be held in three countries simultaneously.
U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone emphasized the importance of having additional time to properly prepare for such a significant event in order to maximize its global impact. The goal for the 2031 Women’s World Cup is to create a more equitable tournament by ensuring that the level of investment and commercial potential is on par with the Men’s World Cup. Both U.S. and Mexican leaders are committed to providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders, and hope to set new records for the tournament’s media deals and corporate partnerships.
With the U.S. and Mexico withdrawing their bid for 2027, the hosting options that remain are Brazil or a joint bid from the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. The decision on who will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup will be made by FIFA in a vote scheduled for May 17 in Thailand. As for
