FIFA has announced that only the United States and Mexico's bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup will face competition from Africa, as Europe has been excluded from hosting consideration. This decision follows the withdrawal of the U.S. and Mexico from the 2027 tournament bidding, wherein Brazil will host. FIFA plans to finalize hosts for both the 2031 and 2035 tournaments at its next congress. The 2035 tournament will only accept bids from European or African countries, with the four British federations confirming their intent to participate.
FIFA on Wednesday excluded Europe from the contest, leaving only Africa to potentially rival the expected bid by the United States and Mexico to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup.
The U.S. and Mexico bid has been favored to win hosting rights for the 2031 Women's World Cup since last year, when they opted against bidding for 2027.
FIFA also invited bids for the 2035 tournament only from Europe or Africa, with the four British federations announcing their intention to compete.
No African country has hosted a Women’s World Cup since its inception in 1991, highlighting a significant gap in representation and opportunity for the continent.
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