U.S. and Neighbors Gear Up to Host Historic 2031 Women's World Cup

The United States plans to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup with Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. The U.S. Soccer Federation emphasizes equal standards to the men's tournament. With over 30 cities interested in hosting, the event is set for dramatic growth in women’s soccer visibility and equality.

The United States is set to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup with Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica, echoing the regional collaboration seen in the upcoming men's championship. This comes as the U.S. Soccer Federation champions equal standards for both male and female tournaments.

Cindy Parlow Cone, U.S. Soccer Federation president, emphasized that the Women's World Cup would match the men's in every aspect, including team numbers, match quality, and logistical support. More than 30 cities in the U.S. are in contention to host the expected 104 matches, though final decisions on stadiums are years away.

In an effort to accommodate substantial demand, FIFA and the host federations will draw insights from next summer's men's tournament. Meanwhile, legacy media transitions, such as Netflix stepping in to stream future tournaments, reflect an evolving landscape in sports broadcasting.

(With inputs from agencies.)