U.S.-Mexico Women’s World Cup bid includes Costa Rica, Jamaica

The U.S. and Mexico are working together to bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. They are now considering hosting some matches in Costa Rica and Jamaica. Discussions are still in the early stages, and no official plans have been made yet. It is uncertain whether Costa Rica, Jamaica, or both will host games. If included, the matches might be limited and could involve just the host country. Both countries must show they have the proper stadium infrastructure to participate in the bid. In April 2023, U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Soccer Federation announced their joint intention to bid for the 2031 tournament. The two federations decided to focus on 2031 after withdrawing their bid for the 2027 World Cup. A decision from FIFA on the host countries for 2031 and 2035 is expected in 2026. Bids will need to be submitted to FIFA by late 2025. Costa Rica and Jamaica have not hosted senior women’s tournaments before, although Costa Rica did host the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in 2022. CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani expressed interest in involving Caribbean or Central American countries in the bid. If successful, the 2031 World Cup would be the first Women’s World Cup held across more than two countries. Netflix confirmed in December that it has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights in the U.S. for the 2031 Women’s World Cup.