2027 Women's World Cup: USA & Mexico withdraw bid – BBC

Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup, which was hosted by Australia and New Zealand
The United States and Mexico have withdrawn their joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup and will instead focus on bidding for the tournament in 2031.
It comes less than three weeks before the hosts were to be chosen, at a Fifa congress in Bangkok on 17 May.
The remaining bids are from Brazil and a joint one from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
The US Soccer and Mexican Football Federations said their 2031 bid will call for equal investment as the men's tournament in a "historic first".
"The revised bid will allow US Soccer to build on the learnings and success of the 2026 World Cup, better support our host cities, expand our partnerships and media deals, and further engage with our fans so we can host a record-breaking tournament in 2031." the federations said in a statement.
The US, Mexico and Canada are hosting the men's World Cup in 2026.
“Hosting a World Cup tournament is a huge undertaking – and having additional time to prepare allows us to maximize its impact across the globe,” said US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone.
UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich v Real Madrid – Kane, Dier & Bellingham start
World Snooker Championship – O'Sullivan v Bingham & Wilson v Higgins
Championship: Coventry City v Ipswich Town – live text
Featuring wood-fired cooking, pork pies and a country pub
Chris Bavin takes Fred Sirieix to the New Forest, where fresh local produce is king
An apocalyptic satire
Chaos descends on the UK when no one can access any money
Tasked with dark crimes to investigate….
Wallander's job comes at a cost to his family and relationships
Are our coastlines being washed away?
What is coastal erosion and why is it becoming a huge problem?
Schalke's fall to the edge of existence
'I've spent a long time in the doldrums' – O'Sullivan
'Salah was the one out of order in Klopp clash'
Who are the winners and losers from the NFL Draft?
Kane & Bellingham set for Champions League showdown
World Championship order of play & BBC TV schedule
'I thought I couldn't play' – GB basketballer on wearing hijab
Tuchel on Bellingham's 'extraordinary development'
How Forest v Man City became 'a tale of two strikers'
Who will win the Premier League?
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson officially sanctioned as professional fight
Title race & relegation battle 'impossible to call'
'No need to change Europe Ryder Cup eligibility for LIV players'
Join the BBC Sport WhatsApp channels
© 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

source