U.S. 2031 Women’s World Cup bid waiting on Trump guarantees while host cities want better deal
The confirmation of the U. S. -led bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2031 has been delayed in part because FIFA has not received crucial government guarantees from the White House, while host cities are also holding out as they want more favorable terms than they secured for the 2026 men’s World Cup.
The U. S. is bidding jointly with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to host the 2031 women’s edition, while England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are joining forces for 2035.
Both bidders appear to have a clear path, with no opposing bidders. In October, U. S.
Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone said there is “tremendous excitement” across the country, claiming that “more than 30 U. S. cities have expressed interest in hosting matches.
” The 2031 tournament will be the first women’s edition to include 48 teams, up from 32 previously. The bids were originally supposed to be approved and confirmed at the FIFA Congress on April 30 in Vancouver. Still, last week, FIFA announced that the FIFA Council had changed its plans, instead deciding to convene an Extraordinary Congress before the end of 2026.
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