United States and Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup to Focus on 2031 Edition: Equal Investment as Men’s Tournament
The US Soccer Federation and Mexican Football Federation have decided 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. Their goal is to secure equal investment as the Men’s tournament in order to fully maximize the commercial potential of the women’s tournament.
With this decision, there are now only two bids remaining to host the 2027 tournament. One bid comes from the Brazilian Football Confederation, while the other is a joint bid from the Royal Belgian Football Association, the Royal Netherlands Football Association, and the German Football Association. The announcement of the winning 2027 bid will be made at the 74th FIFA Congress in May.
US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone expressed that hosting a World Cup tournament is a significant endeavor. She stated that shifting their bid to 2031 will allow them to prepare adequately and maximize their impact globally. This move also shows their commitment to providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and other stakeholders with an aim of growing and raising the level of women’s football.
Despite withdrawing their bid, there will still be numerous international soccer competitions in America over the coming years. The country is set to host
