US to Host 2031 Women’s World Cup

Trump Administration Notified of Host Decision

FIFA has informed Donald Trump that the United States will stage the 2031 Women’s World Cup, according to Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House’s World Cup Task Force. Giuliani disclosed this detail during a recent interview, emphasizing that the announcement came even though the final hosting rights have not yet been formally awarded. The only bid currently under consideration is a joint effort involving the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. An extraordinary FIFA congress is slated for later this year, where member associations will vote on the venue for both the 2031 and 2035 tournaments.

Joint Bid and Competition Landscape

The consortium of four nations—Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and the US—has emerged as the sole entrant for the 2031 tournament. No other country has submitted a competing proposal, leaving the field effectively limited to this partnership. The decision will be made at an extraordinary congress before the end of the year, setting the stage for a potential repeat bid in 2035. Analysts note that the joint nature of the bid could strengthen the region’s infrastructure and fan engagement.

Transgender Policy Condition

Andrew Giuliani underscored that the US will only guarantee its hosting role if FIFA aligns with the Trump administration’s stance on transgender athletes. He reiterated that transgender women will not be eligible to compete, arguing that the tournament must remain “women‑only” and free from biological men. “I know they’ve already told the president that the U.S. is going to get the World Cup in 2031, and that really should be fantastic,” Giuliani said, adding that a clear policy framework is essential for any government guarantee. The administration has made restricting transgender participation a priority in women’s sports, and this position will shape negotiations with FIFA.

FIFA’s Current Sex Verification Approach

Unlike the United States, FIFA does not administer its own sex testing at competitions. Instead, the governing body relies on national federations to verify player eligibility before teams are officially selected. This decentralized model means that individual countries set their own standards for determining who can compete in women’s events. The contrast between US policy and FIFA’s existing procedures could become a focal point in the upcoming hosting negotiations, particularly as the US pushes for stricter eligibility criteria.