The United States and Mexico have collaborated to submit a joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, an announcement that resonated across the soccer world on Friday.
This joint bid is poised to encounter competition from Brazil and a three-nation European consortium comprising Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. The prospect of hosting the prestigious tournament would continue the trend of major international soccer events being held in the North American region.
In the upcoming years, the USA is set to host CONMEBOL’s Copa America and FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup in 2025, building up to the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Cindy Parlow Cone, president of U.S. Soccer, expressed her aspirations to replicate several successful aspects of the 2026 men’s tournament. She emphasized, “The U.S. and Mexico are in a unique position to host a World Cup leveraging the same venues, infrastructure, and protocols used for the Men’s World Cup just a year prior.” Cone further articulated, “We believe the time is right to host a FIFA Women’s World Cup that features a truly world-class experience for players and fans alike. This will not only unlock the economic potential of women’s soccer, it will send a message to young players around the world that there is no limit to what they can achieve.”
The last edition of the women’s World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand. The USA has previously hosted the tournament twice, in 1999 and 2003. The most recent North American host was Canada in 2015. Notably, the USA stands as the most successful nation in women’s soccer, having clinched the World Cup title on four occasions.
The joint bid signifies a significant step in the advancement of women’s soccer, with the potential to set new benchmarks and inspire countless aspiring players globally.
Agence France-Presse (AFP)
