The global stage for women’s football could soon be set in North America and the British Isles, as two major bids emerge for upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments.
U.S. Soccer has officially announced its intention to submit a joint bid with other member associations from the Concacaf region to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, the Football Association (England), the Irish Football Association, the Scottish Football Association, and the Football Association of Wales have confirmed their collaborative bid to host the 2035 edition.
FIFA is expected to conduct thorough bidding and evaluation processes for both tournaments, with the hosts to be selected by the FIFA Congress in the second quarter of 2026.
This timeline provides ample opportunity for the bidding nations to showcase their capabilities and vision for hosting the prestigious event.
According to FIFA regulations, the FIFA administration will engage in targeted dialogues with potential bidders.
These discussions will ensure that the bids align with the minimum hosting requirements and address key priorities, including event vision, infrastructure, services, commercial aspects, sustainability, and human rights.
This comprehensive approach aims to promote transparency and fairness throughout the bidding process.
The selection process will be guided by established procedures, as FIFA aims to build on the success of previous Women’s World Cup tournaments.
By focusing on sustainability, human rights, and robust infrastructure, FIFA underscores its commitment to using the tournament as a catalyst for positive change within host nations.
Following the evaluation process, FIFA will release its evaluation reports and then formally announce the host nations at the FIFA Congress.
The decisions will mark a significant milestone for women’s football, setting the stage for future growth and development of the sport worldwide.
With the U.S. and a collaborative UK and Ireland bid in the mix, the future of the FIFA Women’s World Cup looks bright.
