Women’s football is on the verge of another historic milestone. After the success of recent editions and the sport’s rapid global growth, FIFA is preparing to announce the host nation for the 2031 Women’s World Cup—and a joint bid across the Americas is taking center stage.
United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica have officially submitted a shared proposal to host the world’s biggest women’s football tournament, marking a groundbreaking step for the CONCACAF region.
On October 20, 2025, the U.S. Soccer Federation confirmed that its 2031 World Cup bid will include Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica as co-hosts. This follows FIFA’s decision to limit eligibility for the 2031 edition to federations from CONCACAF (North America, Central America, and the Caribbean) and CAF (Africa), leaving out traditional contenders like Japan and Australia.
For Mexico, this represents a historic opportunity: it would be the first time the country hosts a Women’s World Cup, adding to its proud history of organizing men’s tournaments in 1970, 1986, and its upcoming role in 2026.
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) emphasized that the joint bid aims to strengthen the nation’s position in global football while promoting infrastructure, equality, and the long-term growth of women’s sports.
Among the Mexican cities most likely to host matches are Mexico City, featuring the iconic Estadio Azteca; Guadalajara, home of Estadio Akron; and Monterrey, with its state-of-the-art Estadio BBVA.
Other potential venues include Pachuca, Puebla, Toluca, León, Aguascalientes, Torreón, Querétaro, and Tijuana—all equipped with modern facilities and strong local fan bases. Although the final list of host cities has yet to be confirmed, reports suggest that Mexico could stage around 25 to 26 matches throughout the tournament.
The official selection process is underway. FIFA expects to receive finalized bid books by the end of 2025, followed by inspection visits in early 2026. The final decision will be announced at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on April 30, 2026.
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Beyond logistics, the joint bid carries symbolic and social significance. It will be the first time four countries from different parts of the region unite to host a Women’s World Cup.
This model showcases the expanding influence of women’s football in emerging nations and highlights the importance of collaboration in creating a lasting legacy—through investment in infrastructure, tourism, and youth development.
The joint bid led by the United States and supported by Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica appears to be the leading candidate to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
If confirmed, it will be a historic event that positions the Americas as the new epicenter of women’s football. For Mexico, it will mean opening its stadiums and culture to a new generation of players and fans, helping solidify women’s football as a national force for the future.