2031 Women's World Cup: Open Road For Candidates For US-Mexico Hosts

JAKARTA - The nomination of the United States and Mexico to host the 2031 Women's World Cup will only face a nomination from Africa. FIFA on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Zurich removed Europe from the contest.

FIFA also invited nominations for the 2035 tournament only from Europe or Africa. The four British federations - England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales - said they would take part in the contest.

British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, even supported Britain's candidacy for the 2035 event.

"Football will always be the core of our country's identity. The 2035 Women's World Cup at home itself will be another monumental moment in the history of our sport, pushing for growth and leaving a lasting legacy," he said.

The English Football Association (FA), Scotland (SFA), Northern Ireland (IFA), and Wales (FAW) will submit a statement of interest to FIFA in the first quarter of this year.

England hosted Euro Women in 2022. In a joint effort with Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, they will host Euro men in 2028.

FIFA said it hoped to host the two tournaments at its annual congress next year, which is likely to be held on the eve of the 2026 World Cup jointly organized by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Meanwhile, following the announcement of FIFA, the US Football Federation (USSF) confirmed it would complete its submission to host the event in 2031.

"US football, partnering with Concacaf and its members, will complete the submission process to host the 2031 Women's World Cup," the USSF said in a post on social media site X.

"We are delighted with the opportunity to welcome teams and fans, inspire the next generation, and develop this game regionally and globally."

US and Mexican offerings have been favorites to win the 2031 Women's World Cup host rights since last year, when the two federations withdrew from submissions for the 2027 edition.

The tournament in 2027 will be played in Brazil, which defeats the proposed host with Europe from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

The North American Football Confederation (Concacaf) will host another Women's World Cup before European governing body UEFA.

For information, Canada hosted 2015 and France in the 2019 edition. Then, the US hosted the Women's World Cup in 1999 and 2003.

Then, Australia and New Zealand host together in 2023.

No African country hosted the Women's World Cup, with its first edition in 1991. South Africa's candidacy in the 2027 contest was withdrawn months before the vote.