Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined US Soccer and Mexico’s joint bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, expanding North and Central America’s proposal.
Costa Rica and Jamaica were officially announced as joint bidders on 20 October, with Mexico being added to the USA’s initial expression of interest in the spring.
The inaugural 48-team finals would also be a first of four host nations, with the North American bid the only one for the 2031 tournament and bidding set to close in November.
On 30 April next year, the appointment of both 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cup hosts will be announced at the FIFA Congress in Canada. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have lined up a bid for the 2035 edition.
U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone told ussoccer.com: “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.”
Michael Ricketts, President of the Jamaica Football Federation, added: “This will have a huge impact on the psyche of every single Jamaican. It is no ordinary feat for a small country like ours to host World Cup matches. This is absolutely tremendous. We are very hopeful and optimistic that we can put together an experience that is truly memorable for our players and fans. This is huge for Jamaica and for every person who proudly calls themselves Jamaican.”