In a surprising turn of events, U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) have recently announced their withdrawal from the bidding process to host the 2027 World Cup. Instead, the focus will now shift towards bidding for the 2031 edition of the prestigious tournament.
The decision to withdraw from the 2027 bidding process was made in order to fully take advantage of the lessons learned from the 2026 men’s edition of the World Cup. The federations also expressed a desire to provide greater support for host cities and ensure equal investment in a Women’s World Cup compared to the men’s.
With U.S. Soccer and FMF out of the running, the remaining bids for the 2031 tournament come from Brazil and a joint bid from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Brazil is considered the favorite to win the hosting rights, given its successful history of hosting major sporting events.
The joint European bid is also seen as a strong contender, aiming to build on the success of the 2019 World Cup in France and promote the growth of female players in each participating country. U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone and FMF president Ivar Sisniega both commented on the decision to push back their bid to 2031, expressing their commitment to supporting women’s soccer on the world stage.
As the race to host the 2031 World Cup heats up, soccer fans around the globe eagerly await the final decision on who will have the honor of hosting one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. Stay tuned to Jala News for all the latest updates on the bidding process and more.
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