FIFA Announces Hosts for Women’s World Cup 2031 and 2035
The United States to host in 2031, while the UK is set for 2035 as confirmed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The FIFA Women's World Cup is poised to return to the United States in 2031 and will subsequently take place in the United Kingdom in 2035, as confirmed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, Serbia.
The formal approval of these hosts will occur at next year’s FIFA Congress.
FIFA has stated that the United States submission was the only valid bid for the 2031 tournament.
Infantino highlighted that the United Kingdom, represented by a collaborative bid from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, submitted the sole valid bid for the 2035 World Cup.
Infantino emphasized the significance of these upcoming editions, noting that they would greatly contribute to the growth of women's football globally.
He mentioned that the US bid for the 2031 tournament might incorporate other members from the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
Historically, the United States has hosted the Women's World Cup on two previous occasions, in 1999 and 2003, both of which were significant in increasing the sport's visibility and popularity.
Conversely, the UK is set to welcome the Women's World Cup for the first time.
The 2027 Women's World Cup is already scheduled to take place in Brazil, featuring 32 teams and a total of 64 matches from June 24 to July 25, 2027. The upcoming 2031 tournament will see an expansion, with the number of participating teams increasing to 48. Spain currently holds the title of defending champion after securing their first Women's World Cup victory in 2023, hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
The formal approval of these hosts will occur at next year’s FIFA Congress.
FIFA has stated that the United States submission was the only valid bid for the 2031 tournament.
Infantino highlighted that the United Kingdom, represented by a collaborative bid from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, submitted the sole valid bid for the 2035 World Cup.
Infantino emphasized the significance of these upcoming editions, noting that they would greatly contribute to the growth of women's football globally.
He mentioned that the US bid for the 2031 tournament might incorporate other members from the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
Historically, the United States has hosted the Women's World Cup on two previous occasions, in 1999 and 2003, both of which were significant in increasing the sport's visibility and popularity.
Conversely, the UK is set to welcome the Women's World Cup for the first time.
The 2027 Women's World Cup is already scheduled to take place in Brazil, featuring 32 teams and a total of 64 matches from June 24 to July 25, 2027. The upcoming 2031 tournament will see an expansion, with the number of participating teams increasing to 48. Spain currently holds the title of defending champion after securing their first Women's World Cup victory in 2023, hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
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