Mexico has officially been confirmed as a co-host for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, joining the United States in staging what will be a landmark edition of the tournament. This marks the first time Mexico will host the Women’s World Cup and signals a major step forward for the growth of women’s soccer in the CONCACAF region.

 
A Historic First for Mexico

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) confirmed the co-hosting arrangement during a recent Liga MX owners meeting. While the United States was previously announced as the sole bidder for the 2031 tournament, FIFA has now approved a joint bid between the two North American nations. This decision reflects FIFA’s continued commitment to expanding the global reach of women’s soccer.

For Mexico, this will be the country’s first time hosting the Women’s World Cup, though it previously co-hosted the men’s tournament in 1970 and 1986. The 2031 edition promises to ignite a new wave of investment and attention toward the women’s game in the region.

 
Expanded 48-Team Format

The 2031 Women’s World Cup will be the first to feature 48 national teams, up from 32 in the previous editions. The expanded format offers increased opportunities for nations around the world to compete at the highest level and reinforces FIFA's commitment to growing the women’s game globally.

The tournament will take place from July 3 to August 3, 2031, with matches distributed across both the United States and Mexico. Final venue details are yet to be announced, but both countries are expected to share the games equally.

 
A Model of North American Collaboration

This joint venture follows the precedent set by the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The growing collaboration between these nations reflects the unity within CONCACAF and highlights their combined strength in delivering world-class events.

The FMF emphasized that this shared hosting arrangement aims to promote regional unity and boost infrastructure development, training programs, and fan engagement in both countries.

 
Impact on Women’s Soccer

The 2031 tournament is expected to serve as a catalyst for accelerating the development of women's soccer throughout Latin America. Mexico’s inclusion will spotlight the region’s growing talent pool and enhance investment in youth programs, domestic leagues, and national team programs.

FIFA’s decision to expand the competition to 48 teams also increases global representation, providing more nations with the opportunity to compete on the sport’s biggest stage. This is a major milestone in making women's soccer more inclusive and internationally competitive.

 
What’s Next?

With the announcement now official, both Mexico and the United States will begin preparations, including finalizing stadium selections, upgrading facilities, and launching promotional campaigns. Fans across North America can expect a festival of soccer that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and sporting excellence.

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