The Football Federation of USA and its Mexican counterpart decided to abandon their joint candidacy to host the Women’s World Cup 2027 and said they would instead focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament. The decision leaves open the proposal from Brazil and the joint proposal between Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. They will compete to be elected at the 2027 FIFA Congress, which will meet on May 17 in Bangkok.
“Hosting a World Cup tournament is a huge undertaking, and having additional time to prepare allows us to maximize its impact around the world,” USSF President Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement. “The change in our bid will allow us to host an unprecedented Women’s World Cup in 2031 which will help grow and raise the level of women’s football here at home and around the world.”
In detailing the bid in December, the USSF proposed American venues among the same 11 to be used in the 2026 men’s World Cup that Mexico listed Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey, its three venues for the men’s World Cup, and also for in 2027 listed as. Possibilities of León and Querétaro.
“The return of our bid to 2031 will allow us to advance and prepare the most successful Women’s World Cup in history,” MFF president Ivar Sisnieg said in a statement. “The strength and universality of our professional women’s leagues, together with our experience means we can provide the best infrastructure as well as a passionate fan base that will excite all participating teams and organize of a World Cup that will contribute to the continued growth of American women’s soccer.”
Source: La Verdad
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