US-Mexico joint bid for 2031 Women’s World Cup gets big boost as FIFA blocks Europe until 2035
The expected offer before US and Mexico To participate in hosting 2031 Women’s World Cup It can only face a competitive offer from Africa, with FIFA excluded on Wednesday Europe from the competition.
FIFA also called for bids for only 2035 championship from Europe or Africa, and the four British federations – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales said it will enter the competition.
FIFA said it is expected to choose the hosts for both championships at the annual conference next year, and it is likely to be held on the eve of the 2026 World Cup for men hosted by the United States, Canada And Mexico.
The United States and Mexico’s offer to win the Women’s World Cup hosting of 2031 has been preferred since last year, when the federations withdrew from the bids in the 2027 version. That tournament will be played in BrazilWho won the European hosting offer from Germanyand Belgium and Holland.
North America’s football body is scheduled to host its role to host the Women’s World Cup before the European Union.
Canada Host the 2015 Championship and France It hosted the 2019 edition. The United States hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1999 and 2003. Australia and New Zealand Participate in hosting in 2023.
No African country hosted the Women’s World Cup, with the opening version in 1991. South Africa The offer was withdrawn in the 2027 competition months before reaching the vote.
2035 offer
British Prime Minister Kiir Starmer supported 2035 offer.
“Football will always remain at the heart of our country’s identity,” he said. “The FIFA 2035 World Cup will be on home grass another enormous moment in our sporting history, which prompted growth and left a permanent legacy.”
Football Associations in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales will make a declaration of interest to FIFA in the first quarter of this year.
England hosted the European Women’s Championship in 2022, and in a joint attempt with Ireland, Scotland and Wales, it will organize the euro in 2028.
Report by Associated Press.
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