Atlanta is interested in being one of the host sites for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, a spokesperson for the Atlanta Sports Council said Thursday.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the U.S. likely would host the tournament in ‘31, and that England likely would host in ‘35.
“Atlanta has a long history of hosting major, global sporting events,” Sports Council President Dan Corso said Thursday. “While we are currently planning for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, we look forward to continuing the process and discussions around hosting the 2031 Women’s World Cup.”
Atlanta, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium, was one of the sites included in the United States’ withdrawn bid to host in ‘27. Spain was awarded that tournament.
Atlanta’s hope is strengthened because it will host six matches in this summer’s Club World Cup, and eight matches in next summer’s World Cup. It has hosted numerous international matches, and is scheduled to host several more this summer, including a doubleheader of Premier League teams.
The 2031 tournament would mark the third time the U.S. has hosted. That would mark the most times hosting the tournament in FIFA history. The U.S. has won the tournament four times.
“We are excited about the opportunity to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup and, in collaboration with our Concacaf partners, are committed to delivering a tournament that leaves a lasting legacy — one that elevates women’s soccer across the world and inspires future generations of players and fans,” the United States Soccer Federation said in a statement.
“As FIFA finalizes the number of participating teams in the tournament, we will solidify our partnership structure with fellow Concacaf nations. We look forward to sharing more details and unveiling our full vision for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the near future.”
The USSF does not yet have a timeline for site selection.
“We are evaluating all options and look forward to working with many of the cities across the U.S.,” the USSF said in a statement. “Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive mix of venues that provide the best possible experience for players, fans, and stakeholders while expanding the tournament’s reach across the country.”
Ticket packages. FIFA announced Thursday ticket pages for this summer’s Club World Cup that also includes access to tickets for next summer’s World Cup final.
More information can be found at FIFA.com/tickets.
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