Global media claimed Saturday that Mexico and the US will co-host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031 after the FMF announced it. After Liga MX owners met on Monday, the FMF included the news in its press release.
The press statement stated that the country would co-host the big event with the US and other Concacaf nations, although the USSF and FIFA have not confirmed the news. It is uncertain how many matches will be played in Mexico and whether more countries would co-host.
FIFA considered the USA the only ‘valid’ bidder for the 2031 World Cup. Mexico and the US both bid for the 2027 World Cup, but they withdrew and focused on 2031. This month, FIFA revealed that the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the first with 48 teams.
The 12-group World Cup will increase the number of matches from 64 to 104, matching the men’s big event next year. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the decision is not limited to adding 16 teams to the tournament but also a major step toward elevating the women’s game.
“This is not just about having 16 more teams playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup but taking the next steps in the women’s game,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated.
“…more FIFA member associations can benefit from the tournament to develop their women’s football structures holistically.”
