USA and UK Selected as Hosts for FIFA Women's World Cup 2031 and 2035 Editions.
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In April 2025, Zurich (Switzerland)-based Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino announced that the United States of America (USA) will be the sole bidder to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while the United Kingdom (UK) is set to host the 2035 edition.
- The announcement was made during the 49th Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Congress held in Belgrade, Serbia.
- FIFA has also proposed expanding the 2031 Women’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, aligning it with the current men’s tournament format.
- This marks a historic first for the tournament being held in the UK and the third time for the USA, showcasing a major global commitment to the growth of women’s football.
Main Point :- (i) The United States of America (USA) is set to host the 11th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2031, potentially in collaboration with other CONCACAF member nations. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom’s (UK) bid, involving England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, remains the only valid submission to host the 2035 edition.
(ii) The 10th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled to be held in 2027, will be hosted by Brazil, making it the first time the women’s tournament will be conducted in South America. This reinforces FIFA's aim to diversify global hosting of major football tournaments.
(iii) In addition to this, the USA, along with Canada and Mexico, is already confirmed as the co-host for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup (23rd edition). Furthermore, the UEFA Euro 2028 (18th edition) will be co-hosted by England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, further strengthening collaborative hosting efforts in global football.
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