A Trump administration official stated the U.S. intends to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, a decision that aligns with the administration's focus on restricting transgender athletes' participation in women's sports.
The statement signals the Trump administration's intent to leverage international sporting events to advance its domestic policy agenda, particularly concerning transgender participation in sports, and highlights the ongoing bidding process for major FIFA tournaments.
A Trump administration official stated that the United States intends to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, aligning with the administration's policy priorities, including restrictions on transgender athletes in sports. The official, identified as Giuliani, expressed enthusiasm for the potential tournament, suggesting it would build on the momentum of the 2026 men's World Cup and potentially feature different host cities.
FIFA has not yet formally awarded the hosting rights for the 2031 Women's World Cup. The organization is currently in a bidding process, with a joint bid from the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica being the sole candidate after FIFA's Council endorsed a single-candidate process. FIFA plans to hold an Extraordinary Congress before the end of 2026, where member associations will vote on the hosts for both the 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cups.
The current FIFA policy, established in 2011, does not mandate routine sex verification testing. Instead, national federations are responsible for verifying player eligibility before submitting rosters, including investigating any perceived deviations in secondary sex characteristics.