The upward trajectory and growth of women’s soccer means the 11th iteration of FIFA’s Women’s World Cup in 2031 will undoubtedly be the grandest in the tournament’s history.
The 2020s are shaping up to be a hugely significant decade for sport in North America. Within two years, the continent will play host to a men’s World Cup and the Summer Olympics.
However, the 2030s are set to kick off with a bang, too. With World Cup fever unlikely to dissipate anytime soon, the U.S. Soccer Federation has lodged its official bid to FIFA to stage the 2031 Women’s World Cup. Regional partners Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica are also involved, with their bid, which includes 35 cities or metro areas and 50 stadiums as potential host sites, almost guaranteed of success.
The “bid book” of locations has been submitted, with 20 listed among the “representative sample,” which, in short, renders them most likely to be selected as venues for the tournament.
Here’s a rundown of those 20 across the four co-hosts.
