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'We're going to win it' - U.S. Soccer wants to host 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, to partner with Mexico on joint bid

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<p>U.S. Soccer Federation President&nbsp;Cindy Parlow Cone said that the federation is “committed to bringing" the 2031 Women’s World Cup to the U.S. and Mexico, and is “just waiting for FIFA to open the bidding process.”</p><p>"As soon as they do, we'll put our bid in," Cone said during an appearance at the United Soccer Coaches Convention on Saturday, <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2025/01/11/us-soccer-eager-host-2031-world-cup-mexico/77630215007/" target="_blank">according to USA Today</a>. "And we're going to win it."</p><p>FIFA has not shared when bidding will begin for the competition, but expectations are that bidding will open as early as 2027, with an expansion to 48 teams. The 2027 FIFA World Cup will take place in Brazil, however the CONMEBOL nation was not awarded hosting rights until May 2024 - meaning U.S. Soccer could have to wait until 2028, if timing remains the same.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>U.S. Soccer CEO J.T. Batson said it would be fitting for the United States and Mexico to host the first expanded version of the women's competition in 2031, considering the two countries are combining - along with Canada - to host a 48-team version of the men's competition in 2026.</p><p>"America knows how to throw a sports party, and the women's World Cup deserves the same party as the men's World Cup," Batson said. "We think that, from a growth of the game broadly, from a commercial revenue standpoint, which is so important to enabling countries all across the world to invest in their women's soccer programs, we think we're uniquely positioned to throw a great event but also generate the resources that can invest in women's soccer around the world."</p><p>U.S. Soccer and Mexico were among the initial bidders for the 2027 competition, but backed out last May ahead of Brazil being awarded it, shifting the focus to 2031. Cone said there was a concern that some fans wouldn't be able to afford to attend World Cups in back-to-back years, following the men's World Cup in 2026.</p><p>"It was hard for us to shift from 2027 to 2031, but we all felt it was the best thing for the sport," Cone said. "I wanted that build-up so we can put the same focus and energy into the women's World Cup that we are into the men's World Cup."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>U.S. Soccer hosted the 2003 FIFA World Cup after FIFA moved it from China concerns over the SARS epidemic.</p><p>"We think we helped set the standard for women's soccer," Batson said, "and we can help raise that to new heights."</p>

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<p>The USWNT are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/uswnt-emma-hayes-january-camp/blt412a6460fa971278" target="_blank">undergoing a January training camp</a>, ahead of the SheBelieves Cup in February.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR USWNT?

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