The announcement was made by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) on Wednesday that they will proceed with a joint bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. This decision came after a FIFA ruling that improved the chances of the CONCACAF region hosting the tournament.
In a statement shared on social media, the USSF expressed their intention to collaborate with the CONCACAF regional federation and its members to complete the bid process for hosting the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. They highlighted their excitement about the opportunity to host teams and fans, inspire future generations, and promote the growth of the game both regionally and globally.
Initially planning to bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, the United States and Mexico later withdrew their candidacy to focus on a strong bid for the 2031 event. The hosting rights for the 2027 tournament were eventually awarded to Brazil.
FIFA revealed in a statement that the eligible regions for hosting the 2031 Women’s World Cup had been narrowed down to North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) and Africa (CAF). Despite the strong competition from South Africa and Morocco, a joint bid from the US would offer a commercially appealing option to FIFA due to the potential for high attendance and successful event organization.
North America has previously hosted the Women’s World Cup three times, with the USA hosting in 1999 and 2003, and Canada in 2015. Hosting the 2031 tournament would align with a series of major sporting events in North America, including the upcoming men’s World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The decision on the host nation for the 2031 Women’s World Cup will be made at the 76th FIFA Congress before the 2026 World Cup.