FIFA confirms that the joint bid by the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica meets minimum hosting requirements.
A joint bid by the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup has met the minimum hosting requirements, FIFA has announced.
The four countries submitted a joint proposal to organise the tournament, which is expected to feature 48 teams.
FIFA published its bid evaluation report on November 11 after reviewing the proposal and inspecting the bidding countries.
The report examined several areas, including stadium facilities, transport, infrastructure, security, commercial planning and sustainability.
The proposed tournament would be the first Women’s World Cup jointly hosted by these four countries.
FIFA said the bid would be presented to its member associations for a decision at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress on November 23, 2026.
The four countries are seeking to use the tournament to promote women’s football and increase opportunities for players and supporters across the region.
According to FIFA, the final decision on the 2031 tournament host will be made by its member associations.
