The USSF and its Mexican counterpart have decided to withdraw their bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, instead shifting their focus to the 2031 tournament. This decision leaves proposals from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium bid competing for the 2027 hosting rights at the FIFA Congress on May 17 in Bangkok.
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 edition in Australia and New Zealand. However, the USSF announced that their 2031 bid will demand equal investment from FIFA in both men’s and women’s World Cups.
USSF President Cindy Parlow Cone expressed her pride in this decision, stating that hosting a World Cup is an enormous undertaking. By shifting their focus to 2031, they hope to maximize the impact of the event globally while providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders.
In December, the USSF proposed U.S. sites for the 2031 bid from a list of 11 locations used in the 2026 men’s World Cup. Mexico listed Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey – three sites used for men’s tournament – as well as Leon and Querétaro as possibilities for future events. MFF President Ivar Sisnieg also expressed confidence in this decision, stating that moving their bid to 2031 will allow them to promote and build up to what they believe will be the most successful Women’s World Cup ever. With strong professional women’s leagues and experience from organizing previous tournaments, they are determined to provide top infrastructure and create an enthusiastic fan base for this event.
