The US Soccer Federation and the Mexican Football Federation have decided to withdraw their joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, focusing instead on a bid for the 2031 edition of the tournament. Both federations emphasized the importance of achieving equal investment in the women’s tournament as compared to the men’s tournament in order to maximize its commercial potential.
With the US and Mexico out of the running, two bids remain for hosting the 2027 tournament – one from Brazil and a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. The winning bid will be announced at May’s 74th FIFA Congress.
US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone expressed pride in this decision, emphasizing her commitment to providing equitable experiences for players, fans, and stakeholders. She acknowledged that shifting focus to 2031 will allow for additional time to prepare for a record-breaking tournament that will elevate the women’s game globally.
Despite this change in plans, Mexico will still see a busy calendar of international soccer competitions in the coming years. They are set to co-host with Canada and United States in 2026’s FIFA Men’s World Cup and host summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Brazil is also looking forward to hosting their first ever FIFA World Cup in 2035.