The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has officially announced its intention to move forward with a joint bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, following a FIFA decision that bolstered the chances of the CONCACAF region hosting the tournament.
In a statement on social media, the USSF confirmed its plan to “complete the bid process” in collaboration with the CONCACAF Federation and its member nations.
“We are excited by the opportunity to welcome teams and fans, inspire the next generation, and grow the game regionally and globally,” the federation said.
The US and Mexico had originally aimed to bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup but withdrew their candidacy last year, choosing instead to focus on securing the 2031 edition. FIFA later awarded the 2027 tournament to Brazil.
FIFA announced on Wednesday that only two regions remain in contention to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup—North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) and Africa (CAF).
A US-led bid will likely face competition from South Africa and Morocco, both of whom have expressed interest in bringing the tournament to Africa. While FIFA has shown a desire to expand the Women’s World Cup into new regions, North America presents a highly lucrative option, promising strong commercial success, packed stadiums, and record attendance.
North America has previously hosted the Women’s World Cup three times—twice in the US (1999, 2003) and once in Canada (2015). If successful, the 2031 tournament would further solidify the region’s status as a global football hub.
Securing the 2031 Women’s World Cup would add to an already packed decade of major sporting events in North America. The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup will be hosted in the region later this year, followed by the 2026 Men’s World Cup, which the US is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico. Additionally, Los Angeles will be the host city for the 2028 Olympics.
FIFA has confirmed that the vote to decide the 2031 Women’s World Cup host will take place at the 76th FIFA Congress ahead of the 2026 Men’s World Cup.
