Usa Sole Bidder For 2031 Women's World Cup, Uk To Host In 2035

The United States has emerged as the only bidder for the 2031 Womens World Cup, while the United Kingdom is expected to host the tournament in 2035, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

Speaking at the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, Infantino stated, Today I can confirm that we have received one bid for 2031 and one valid bid for 2035, said Infantino on stage at the UEFA Congress in Belgrade. 2031 is from the USA and potentially some other CONCACAF members together, and 35 is from Europe, from the home nations.

Infantino also revealed that FIFA intends to expand the Womens World Cup from 32 teams to 48, starting with the 2031 edition.

The confirmation follows an announcement last month from the football associations of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, who had expressed interest in jointly hosting the 2035 tournament. FIFA had previously restricted bids for that edition to European and African nations, with the official selection expected to be finalised during the second quarter of 2026.

The United States formally announced its intention to bid for the 2031 tournament in early March. While South Africa and Morocco had also shown interest, Infantinos comments indicate that African bids are no longer in contention.