NEW YORK — The United States Soccer Federation formally shared its plans to co-host the 2031 women’s World Cup with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica, the federation announced on Monday.
The U.S. bid was the only one to confirm interest by the April 30 deadline.
“This bid is a reflection of our shared belief that soccer can be a force for good,” JT Batson, U.S. Soccer CEO and Secretary General, said in the announcement. “By bringing the Women’s World Cup to North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, we’re not only creating an unforgettable moment for athletes and fans, we’re building a lasting foundation to grow the women’s game at every level, in every country.”
U.S. Soccer and leaders from the partner federations unveiled their plans during a press event at the Solow Building in Manhattan. The announcement comes after FIFA in April announced the United States and unnamed Concacaf partners were the sole bidders to host the competition. In May, the Mexican federation quietly revealed that Mexico also planned to co-host with the U.S. Concacaf is the governing confederation of teams located in North and Central America and the Caribbean.
“Concacaf fully supports this four-nation bid, which embodies our One Concacaf philosophy,” Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani said. “Our Confederation’s commitment to women’s football has never been stronger, and hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031 will build on this momentum.”
If selected, the nations would host the largest Women’s World Cup with an expanded 48 countries competing. The hosts will also get the longest lead time to prepare for the Women’s World Cup.
While the bidders have a clear path to co-hosting the marquee event, with no opposing bids, hosts will be officially confirmed at the FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026 in Vancouver.
The U.S. last hosted the Women’s World Cup in 2003, nearly three decades ago. The country was a last-minute host after FIFA relocated the World Cup from China following a severe SARS outbreak. The U.S. also hosted the competition in 1999, which is still considered a breakthrough moment for women’s soccer around the world. The U.S. took home its second of four World Cup titles and immortalized the 99ers roster in women’s soccer history.
Oct 20, 2025
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