U.S., Mexico make joint bid to host ‘27 Women’s World Cup

On Friday, the United States and Mexico jointly submitted a bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, presenting competition against a combined bid from Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with Brazil also expected to enter the bidding. This tournament is slated to occur one year following the men’s World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone emphasized the strategic advantage of leveraging the same venues, infrastructure, and protocols used for the preceding Men’s World Cup. In a statement, she expressed confidence that this joint effort would deliver a world-class experience for both players and fans, unlocking the economic potential of women’s soccer and inspiring young players worldwide. The U.S. and Mexico aim to generate $3 billion in revenue and draw a total attendance of 4.5 million fans, as outlined in their goals.

While the U.S. previously hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1999 and 2003, Mexico has not yet had the opportunity to host the tournament. North America’s most recent hosting of the Women’s World Cup was in 2015 in Canada, where multiple countries collaborated to organize the event. The decision on the host for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be made by the FIFA Congress in May of the following year.