The United States and Mexico have decided to withdraw their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Instead, they will focus on trying to host the tournament in 2031. 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.
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. The governing body allocated $110 million in prize money for the 2026 Women’s World Cup 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, the organizations hope to maximize the impact of the event 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 that were used in
