U.S. and Mexico Withdraw 2027 Women's World Cup Bid, Shift Focus to 2031

The decision to withdraw from the 2027 bid allows more preparation time and aims for a record-breaking tournament in 2031.

The U.S. and Mexico jointly announced the withdrawal of their bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, citing the need for more preparation time.
Officials aim to host a 'record-breaking' Women's World Cup in 2031, focusing on equitable experiences and maximizing global impact.
The withdrawal leaves Brazil and a joint European bid as the remaining contenders for the 2027 tournament.
The decision was influenced by the desire to build on the experiences from the upcoming 2026 Men's World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
FIFA will decide the 2027 host at a Congress meeting in Bangkok on May 17, with the U.S. and Mexico now setting their sights on the 2031 bid.