Joining Forces for Equal Soccer: USSF and Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for Women’s World Cup in 2027, Focus on 2031

The USSF and its Mexican counterpart have decided to withdraw their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, instead focusing on a 2031 bid. This decision leaves proposals from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium bid as the only contenders for the 2027 hosting rights at the FIFA Congress on May 17 in Bangkok.

The USSF announced that the 2031 bid will demand equal investment from FIFA in both the men’s and women’s World Cups. Last year, FIFA planned to spend $896 million in prize money for the 2026 World Cup in North America, with $110 million allocated for the women’s version of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

USSF President Cindy Parlow Cone expressed her pride in the decision, stating that hosting a World Cup is a huge undertaking. By shifting the bid to 2031, she hopes to maximize its impact globally and provide equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders.

In December, the USSF proposed U.S. sites for the 2031 bid from eleven locations used for the 2026 men’s World Cup. Mexico listed Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey as possibilities for both tournaments with Leon and Querétaro as options for 2031. Meanwhile, MFF President Ivar Sisnieg also expressed confidence in this decision stating that moving it to 2031 would allow them to promote it better and build up to what they believe will be