In a historic move, the football federations of the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica have officially announced a joint bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup which will be the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams.
The announcement was made on Monday, marking a significant step toward expanding the global footprint of women’s football across North and Central America and the Caribbean.
FIFA had earlier approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams in May, introducing a 12-group format that will increase the number of matches from 64 to 104 the same number as the 2026 men’s World Cup, which will also be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
According to the federations, the proposed bid aims to leverage existing infrastructure, world-class stadiums, and growing fan bases across the four nations. If successful, it would be the first time the tournament is hosted by more than two countries and the first to include a Caribbean nation as a host.
Football authorities in the region expressed optimism that the partnership would help elevate women’s football, inspire a new generation of players, and strengthen regional cooperation.
FIFA is expected to announce the host nation or nations for the 2031 Women’s World Cup in 2027.
