U.S. Soccer Federation Collaborates for 2031 Women’s World Cup

The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced a collaboration with Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup.

This announcement was made during a press conference in Manhattan on Monday, with officials stating that if the bid remains unchallenged, it could become “the largest Women’s World Cup ever.”

Interestingly, the United States was the only nation to submit a bid by FIFA’s April 30 deadline for the tournament. The final decision on the host venues will be made at the FIFA General Assembly in Vancouver next April.

“Over 30 cities in the U.S. are eager to host matches, and the excitement is palpable,” U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cohn shared with reporters. “What excites me most isn’t just the world-class tournament itself; it’s the legacy we’re building. This Women’s World Cup will match the Men’s World Cup in every regard—be it in the number of teams, matches, or the facilities and support offered.”

However, details on how to allocate games among the four countries weren’t disclosed by the U.S. Soccer Federation leaders. This marks the second time the U.S. has partnered with another nation for hosting a World Cup.

The 2026 Men’s World Cup is set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The last Women’s World Cup in the U.S. was in 2003, moved from China due to the SARS outbreak. The 1999 event is often seen as a pivotal moment for women’s soccer.

Parlow Cohn, a member of the 1999 U.S. national team, envisions the 2031 tournament as a new launchpad for women’s soccer. “By 2031, we want our legacy to inspire nations to support and develop women’s football—not just because it’s a good thing to do, but because it’s a smart investment. There’s immense potential to expand women’s football globally,” she stated.

The 2031 tournament will introduce an expanded format featuring 48 teams, following the 32-team structure established by the 2027 Brazil Women’s World Cup.

In a press release, it was estimated that around 4.5 million fans across the four participating countries are projected to attend the 2031 Women’s World Cup.

Initially, both the U.S. and Mexico expressed interest in hosting the 2027 Games but opted to focus on the 2031 tournament instead.