FIFA Clears U.S.-Led and UK Bids for 2031, 2035 Women's World Cups

FIFA says joint bids for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups have met its minimum hosting requirements and will go to an Extraordinary Congress vote on November 23. The 2031 proposal from the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica scored 4.4 out of 5 and includes 20 proposed stadiums across 20 cities; the 2035 bid from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales scored 4.3 and proposes 19 stadiums in 15 cities. Both tournaments are planned to expand to 48 teams, with group play followed by a knockout stage beginning with the round of 32. The host decisions are not yet final, and Brazil is set to stage the 2027 tournament.