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USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

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President of FIFA Gianni Infantino addresses the audience during the 49th UEFA ordinary Congress held at the "Sava Centar" congress center in Belgrade on April 3, 2025. [AFP]

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

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