U.S., Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup،
The United States and Mexico submitted a joint bid on Friday to co-host the 2027 Women's World Cup which, if successful, would see the North American neighbors host two flagship world soccer events in back-to-back years.
Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 edition on Friday, while Brazil presented its bid to FIFA, world football's governing body, last month.
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US Soccer said in a statement that hosting the Women's World Cup in North America would capitalize on a moment of extraordinary growth in women's sport to deliver a tournament of unprecedented success.
The United States and Mexico, along with Canada, are expected to co-host the 2026 Men's World Cup, but rather than seeing that as a negative, U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone described it as a huge advantage.
“This is a pivotal time for women’s football,” Parlow Cone said. “The United States and Mexico are in a unique position to host a World Cup that will operate the same venues, infrastructure and protocols used for the Men’s World Cup a year prior.
“This will not only unlock the economic potential of women's football, but also send a message to young players around the world that there is no limit to what they can achieve.”
Member associations had until Friday to submit their applications to FIFA. South Africa had also submitted a bid but withdrew last month, saying it was better to present a “well-prepared bid” for the 2031 edition.
“In-depth and detailed consultations between the three federations as well as key stakeholders, including central governments, date back to 2021,” the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said in a statement accompanying the European nations' bid.
“This has led to a consensus belief that our three countries are well placed to deliver a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 of unprecedented quality and impact.”
FIFA will organize on-site inspection visits to the candidate countries in February before the hosts are appointed in May by the FIFA Congress.
The 2023 tournament was co-hosted this year by Australia and New Zealand, with Spain beating England in the final.
