The Women’s World Cup is set to expand (again) in 2031. Will host cities be able to capitalize?

Next summer, North America will stage the biggest World Cup, both geographically and in the number of teams involved, as the United States, Mexico and Canada split hosting duties. While 16 host cities continue to prepare for the 2026 men’s tournament, some will have to decide whether they can and want to do it all over again five years later for the expanded 2031 Women’s World Cup, set to be hosted across the U.S., Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica. “More than 30 U.S. cities have expressed interest