The soccer federations of Mexico and the United States announced on Monday that they have withdrawn their joint candidacy to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup and will instead bet on doing so in 2031. It should be noted that the 2026 Men’s World Cup will be hosted by USA/Canada/Mexico.
“(Doing it in 2031) will allow us to build on the lessons learned and the success of the 2026 World Cup.”better support our host cities, expand our collaborations and media agreements, and communicate more with our fans so we can organize a record-breaking tournament,” they explained to the press release in which they reported their change of plans.
According to those in charge of football institutions in both countries, taking more time to plan the World Cup will allow them to not only apply the lessons learned to the 2026 men’s World Cup, which will also host . Canadabut to gain time for the record investment they will make.
“In an unprecedented event, The candidacy requires the same investment as the men’s tournament, eliminating disparities in investment to fully exploit the commercial potential of the women’s tournament,” the organizations added in the statement.
Without Mexico and the United States, FIFA will decide in a vote that will take place on May 17 at its congress in Bangkok, Thailand, between the two candidates, Brazil and one in conjunction with Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.
The 2027 edition will be the tenth in the history of the women’s World Cuppreviously organized on at least one occasion by China, Sweden, the United States, Germany, Canada, France and last year, Australia and New Zealand.
“After careful consideration, we are considering the delay Our bid for 2031 will allow us to advance and prepare for the most successful Women’s World Cup in history. “We are committed to organizing an unforgettable and historic Women’s World Cup that will benefit players and fans,” the president of the Mexican Football Federation, Ivar Sisniega, said in the statement.
Source: La Verdad
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