The official confirmation of the U.S.-led joint bid (alongside Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica) for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been pushed back as FIFA awaits critical government guarantees from the White House. While the bid currently faces no opposing competition, the delay is also driven by U.S. host cities demanding more favorable financial terms after the heavy cost burdens experienced during the preparations for the 2026 Men’s World Cup.
The 2031 tournament is projected to generate a historic $4 billion in revenue, and host cities are holding out for a larger “slice of the pie.” Local organizers are pushing for concessions such as shared ticketing revenue and increased FIFA funding for security and fan festivals to alleviate the financial strain on municipal budgets. FIFA has rescheduled the bid presentation to an Extraordinary Congress before the end of 2026 to allow more time for these negotiations and the signing of federal safety and tax guarantees by President Donald Trump.