The U.S. Soccer Federation and the Mexican Football Federation dropped their bid to co-host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, they announced on Monday, and are expected to shift their focus to the 2031 edition of the competition.
The two remaining bids to host the 2027 World Cup come from Brazil and a neighborly effort from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. All but Germany would be first-time hosts of the competition after they hosted the 2011 World Cup, while Brazil would be a first time host from South America.
FIFA will decide the host of the next Women’s World Cup at the FIFA Congress on May 17 in Bangkok, Thailand, and are expected to award rights to the 2031 edition next year.
“Hosting a World Cup tournament is a huge undertaking – and having additional time to prepare allows us to maximize its impact across the globe,” U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement. “I’m proud of our commitment to provide equitable experiences for the players, fans and all our stakeholders. Shifting our bid will enable us to host a record-breaking Women’s World Cup in 2031 that will help to grow and raise the level of the women’s game both here at home as well as across the globe.”
The decision means the…
