United States and Mexico Pull Out of 2027 Women’s World Cup Bid, Focus on 2031 Hosting

The United States and Mexican soccer federations have withdrawn their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, instead opting to focus on winning a bid for the 2031 event. This decision was made due to the significant undertaking that hosting a World Cup tournament entails, and the need for more time to prepare in order to maximize its impact globally. By shifting their bid to 2031, they aim to host a record-breaking Women’s World Cup that will help grow and raise the level of the women’s game, both domestically and internationally.

FIFA will decide the 2027 hosts on May 27 in Bangkok. The United States has previously hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1999 and 2003, while Mexico has never hosted the women’s event. Meanwhile, Brazil has never hosted the women’s event, and Germany previously did so in 2011.

The joint bid between the United States and Mexico is now focusing on 2031 to ensure a successful and impactful tournament for women’s football. U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone stated that hosting a World Cup tournament is a significant undertaking, but having more time to prepare will allow them to maximize its impact globally. She expressed confidence in their ability to provide an enthusiastic fan base and top-notch infrastructure for the event.