FIFA has confirmed that the hosts for the 2031 and 2035 editions of the Women’s World Cup will be decided at a special Extraordinary Congress scheduled to take place before the end of 2026, following approval at the FIFA Council meeting on 19 March 2026 reports Trybal News.
The decision forms part of the ongoing bidding process, with FIFA also ratifying the voting procedures under the single candidate system introduced in March 2025. The upcoming congress will be held as a standalone event, giving bidding nations the opportunity to formally present their proposals as FIFA prepares to award hosting rights for two future editions of its flagship women’s tournament.
For the 2031 tournament, a joint bid involving Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico and the United States is currently being developed in collaboration with FIFA. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom nations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are working together on a combined bid to host the 2035 edition.
The congress is expected to showcase the rapid growth and increasing global influence of women’s football, with FIFA keen to build on the momentum generated in recent years. Notably, the 2031 Women’s World Cup will mark a major expansion of the competition, becoming the first edition to feature 48 teams.
FIFA’s latest announcement follows the confirmation of Brazil as hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which was decided at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok. Brazil secured the hosting rights after winning a vote against a joint European bid from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, making it the first South American country to stage the tournament.
With preparations already underway for upcoming editions, FIFA’s focus now shifts to finalising the hosts for 2031 and 2035, a move expected to further strengthen the development and global reach of the women’s game.
