U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone on Saturday said that the federation is “committed to bringing” the 2031 Women’s World Cup to the U.S. and Mexico, and is “just waiting for FIFA to open the bidding process.” Cone during an appearance at the United Soccer Coaches Convention said, “As soon as they do, we’ll put our bid in. And we’re going to win it.” FIFA has not said when the bidding process will begin or when the 2031 tournament would be awarded. FIFA reportedly wants to “expand the World Cup in 2031 so it’s the same size as the men’s tournament, 48 teams, which could mean it will give the host more time to get ready.” The U.S. and Mexico previously withdrew a bid for the 2027 World Cup to “instead focus on 2031.” Cone said that U.S. Soccer “wouldn’t have been able to promote the 2027 tournament the way it should be” until after the men’s World Cup in 2026, and she “didn’t want the women’s event to be overshadowed” (USA TODAY, 1/11).
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