Chicago want to host the Women’s World Cup after saying ‘no’ to men’s tournament
After walking away from FIFA’s demands for the men’s World Cup in 2026, Chicago has now entered the race to host matches during the Women’s World Cup in 2031. The United States is the lead partner, along with Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica, in the sole bid to host the World Cup in 2031, which will also see the tournament expand to 48 teams for the first time. The bid book, submitted in November…
Chicago has entered the competition to host matches during the 2031 Women's World Cup, despite previously opposing the financial burden imposed by FIFA for the 2026 Men's World Cup. The United States is the lead partner in the bid for the 2031 tournament, which will also expand to 48 teams for the first time. Chicago, along with the other U.S. cities included in the bid, submitted paperwork to U.S. Soccer, which is now forwarding the documentation to FIFA for consideration.
The Chicago Sports Commission confirmed the city's entry into the competition, citing the support of women's sports advocates and a commitment to fair and valuable terms for the city.
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