The U.S. Soccer Federation, along with the Mexican Football Federation, Costa Rican Football Federation, and Jamaica Football Federation, officially launched a joint bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031 on October 20, 2025. This marks the first proposed four-nation hosting of the tournament, which will expand to 48 teams. The bid, the only contender, aims to deliver the most impactful edition in history and is expected to be approved by FIFA in April 2026.
The announcement, made during an event in New York, pledges to inspire future generations, empower women and girls through sport, and create a lasting legacy for global football development. It is the first time four nations would co-host the Women's World Cup, following the 2023 edition shared by Australia and New Zealand.
U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone emphasized the collaboration's potential in a statement: “We’re incredibly proud to be leading this bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup alongside our Concacaf partners in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to host the biggest and most impactful Women’s World Cup in history, one that will inspire a new generation of fans and help grow the women’s game across our entire region and around the world. We’re excited to drive lasting progress for women’s soccer by creating a legacy that reaches far beyond 2031 and sets a new global standard for the sport.”
Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani voiced full support: “Our Confederation’s commitment to women’s football has never been stronger, and hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031 will build on this momentum, inspiring future generations of players and fans across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.”
The 2031 tournament will feature 48 teams, up from 32, increasing matches from 64 to 104. U.S. Soccer anticipates 4.5 million fans across venues in the four nations. This would be the third Women's World Cup for the U.S., after 1999 and 2003, and the first for Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica.
The bid, named “For Now. For Next,” was revealed in a video narrated by U.S. national team player Ally Sentnor: “With four nations for the first time in history and one shared commitment, we’re ready to deliver a tournament that is inspiring, sustainable and record-breaking. This is not just a strong bid. It’s one that sets new benchmarks for what women’s sports can achieve in attendance, investment and legacy.” Sentnor, a 21-year-old with four goals and two assists in 12 U.S. appearances, was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NWSL draft by Utah Royals before trading to Kansas City Current. National team coach Emma Hayes praised her: “She has a nose for being in the right spaces at the right time, and (I’m) very excited to watch her journey grow with us.”
The official bid book is due in November 2025, with FIFA's vote at its Congress in Vancouver on April 30, 2026. Details on host cities and venues will follow later. This bid aligns with upcoming U.S. soccer milestones, including the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, 2026 Men's World Cup co-hosted with Mexico and Canada, and 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
