United States to Host 2031 Women’s World Cup
The United States has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, marking the third time the country will host the tournament. FIFA’s decision comes after the U.S. Soccer Federation submitted the sole bid for the event. While Mexico was initially part of a joint bid for 2027, the U.S. and Mexico withdrew their bid for the 2027 edition, refocusing efforts on 2031. The 2031 tournament is expected to expand to 48 teams, aligning with FIFA’s plans to enlarge the competition.
United Kingdom to Host 2035 Women’s World Cup
The United Kingdom is poised to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirming that the UK-led Home Nations proposal is the only valid bid received. The joint bid includes England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. FA CEO Mark Bullingham expressed honor in being the sole bidder and emphasized the significance of potentially hosting the first FIFA World Cup in the UK since 1966. The bid includes plans to utilize stadiums across all four nations, with minimum capacity requirements enabling facilities like Belfast’s Windsor Park to be part of the event
Expansion of the Tournament Format
Both tournaments are set to feature an expanded format, with FIFA planning to increase the number of teams from 32 to 48 starting in 2031. This change reflects the growing global interest and investment in women’s football.
Brazil is the host for next year event
Brazil will host the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time, running from 24 June to 25 July 2027, also becoming the first ever South American host nation of the tournament.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 will be the tenth edition of the tournament, with 32 nations competing for glory.
The competition has been held every four years since its first edition, the FIFA Women’s World Cup China PR 1991™, where the USA defeated Norway in the final.
Since then, the tournament has had seven different hosts and five nations have been crowned champions: USA (4), Germany (2), Norway, Japan and Spain.
Sources: Reuters, The Guardian and FIFA.COM