FIFA, the United States-led bid and the United Kingdom nations
11 November 2026
FIFA has cleared the joint North American bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup and the United Kingdom nations’ bid for 2035 to proceed to a member vote. Both were the only proposals submitted for their respective tournaments.
Evaluation reports found that both bids met minimum hosting requirements. The 2031 proposal brings together the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica for an expanded 48-team competition. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are proposing to stage the 2035 tournament.
Why It Matters
Both hosting proposals have passed FIFA's evaluation stage and will proceed to a vote on 23 November. The hosting rights have not yet been formally awarded.