U.S. Soccer in Joint Bid for 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup
If selected, the 2031 tournament would be the largest Women’s World Cup in history, welcoming an estimated 4.5 million fans across venues in all four host nations.
The U.S. Soccer Federation, Mexican Football Federation, Costa Rican Football Federation, and Jamaica Football Federation launched a joint bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2031.
“We’re incredibly proud to be leading this bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup alongside our Concacaf partners in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica,” U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement. “Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to host the biggest and most impactful Women’s World Cup in history, one that will inspire a new generation of fans and help grow the women’s game across our entire region and around the world. We’re excited to drive lasting progress for women’s soccer by creating a legacy that reaches far beyond 2031 and sets a new global standard for the sport.”
If selected, the 2031 tournament is estimated to be the largest Women’s World Cup in history, welcoming an estimated 4.5 million fans across venues in all four host nations according to the announcement. Additionally an official bid book is expected to be submitted in November while FIFA is expected to officially announce its decision at the 2026 FIFA Congress on April 30 in Vancouver.
“This will have a huge impact on the psyche of every single Jamaican,” Michael Ricketts, president of the Jamaica Football Federation said in a statement. “It is no ordinary feat for a small country like ours to host World Cup matches. This is absolutely tremendous. We are very hopeful and optimistic that we can put together an experience that is truly memorable for our players and fans. This is huge for Jamaica and for every person who proudly calls themselves Jamaican.”
If awarded the tournament, this would be the third time the U.S. has hosted a Women’s World Cup, and fifth World Cup overall. In 1994 the United States held the Men’s World Cup for the first time and five years later the country hosted the 1999 Women’s World Cup, which saw the USWNT lift the trophy.