Show China will be planning an official bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup. The Chinese Football Association and Chinese sports, education and finance ministies put together the strategy. If selected, it would be the country’s third time hosting the tournament. Previously, China hosted the 1991 and 2007 tournaments. The Asian country is attempting to regrow the sport back to levels attained in the 1990s. China previously finished second in the Women’s World Cup in 1999 and the 1996 Summer Olympics. They even won gold medals during the Asian Games in 1990, 1994, and 1998. However, silverware has eluded the women’s Chinese team in recent years. China looks to host 2031 Women’s World CupNevertheless, the country is working on broadening development once again. “Chinese women’s soccer has witnessed great growth over the past 10 years,” claimed China star Wang Shuang. “Now we are enjoying a lot more attention from society and we have more and more quality training bases across the nation, as well as quality facilities and training methods.” “We have a much better system and youth training, as I’m seeing a growing number of girls starting to play soccer. When we didn’t have these scientific training facilities and methods, we were actually not clear what we could achieve after a tough training session.” Currently, China ranks 15th in the FIFA Women’s World rankings heading into next summer’s Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand. They have apparently set a goal to at least qualify for the quarterfinals of the upcoming tournament and the 2024 Olympic games. This goal would then turn to a push for a semifinal place in the 2031 World Cup and 2032 Olympics. Hosts for the 2027 Women’s World Cup have not yet been announced. However, South Africa and a joint bid between Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands have already submitted proposals. PHOTO: IMAGO / Sportimage
 First men’s World Cup contested on American soil in 32 years will bring estimated 450,000 visitors and projected economic impact of up to $500 million to Boston BOSTON – FIFA tonight announced Boston as one of the cities selected to host FIFA World Cup 2026TM, the first men’s World Cup contended in North America since 1994. Each host city is projected to host four to six matches over the course of the tournament. Boston will also host fan fests throughout the city, providing fans with or without match tickets the opportunity to engage and enjoy a festival atmosphere with fans from around the world. The Boston Consulting Group’s research has estimated that Boston can expect an estimated 450,000 visitors hailing from Europe, South America and across the globe, with a projected net economic impact of up to $500 million. In the most competitive selection process in FIFA World Cup history, Boston was selected from a field of 22 finalist cities across Mexico, Canada and the United States. Gillette Stadium will serve as the venue for all matches hosted in Boston. FIFA evaluated each candidate host city based on city and state infrastructure, transportation (airports, train, roadways), human rights, stadium infrastructure, fan fest locations and training sites. The Boston Soccer 2026 committee who worked on the united Boston bid consists of representatives from the City of Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater Boston Sports Partnership, Kraft Sports & Entertainment and the New England Revolution. “We are thrilled to welcome FIFA World Cup Soccer back to Massachusetts in 2026,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “The teams and their fans from around the world will be welcomed by the Commonwealth’s restaurants and attractions both in Boston and beyond and we are appreciative of Robert Kraft for his efforts as Honorary Chair of the United Bid to help bring the World Cup back to the United States, as well as the Boston Soccer 2026 Committee for its tireless work to secure Boston as a host city.” “The City of Boston is excited to once again welcome the worldwide soccer community and visitors as the FIFA World Cup returns to Massachusetts,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We’re proud of our long legacy of championship teams and fans, and we’re ready to showcase our city to soccer fans around the world as they come to celebrate the beautiful game.” “The FIFA World Cup is a global event and our world class city is ecstatic to once again host these iconic matches,” said Martha J. Sheridan, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We are excited to welcome fans from across our continent and beyond to the Commonwealth, where they will experience our rich and vibrant culture, and of course an amazing sports scene. Hosting these matches will inject tremendous spending into our visitor economy, which will ripple out across the region.” Boston boasts a rich history of international soccer including three previous editions of soccer’s premier global tournament. The FIFA World Cup was last held in the United States in 1994, with Boston serving as one of nine host cities with historic matches including a Quarterfinal between Spain and Italy, before also hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1999 and 2003. FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the largest to date, with 80 matches across three countries featuring 48 teams from around the world. The qualification process will take place between 2023 and 2025, with over 200 countries vying to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The draw will then take place in late 2025 or early 2026. Following the draw, FIFA will manage the ticket sales process and additional information will be shared at that time. If you would like to receive updates about the 2026 World Cup coming to Gillette Stadium please click here.We use cookies to improve your user experience and for other purposes such as advertising by us or our designees. Our Website Privacy Policy describes which cookies we use, why we use them, and how to adjust your browser settings to change your cookie settings. See More... Where is the Women's World Cup in 2024?Germany hosted the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011 and the UEFA European Women's Championship in 2001. Germany also hosted the FIFA Men's World Cup in 1974 and 2006, the men's Euro in 1988, and will do so again in 2024. The Netherlands hosted the Women's Euro in 2017.
Who will host the next Women's World Cup?The tournament will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the first time that the FIFA Women's World Cup will have two host nations and is scheduled to take place from 20 July to 20 August 2023. This will be the first senior World Cup of either gender to be held between two confederations.
What are the 8 host cities for the upcoming 2023 Women's World Cup?2023 Women's World Cup Venues & Map. Adelaide, Australia – Hindmarsh Stadium.. Auckland, New Zealand – Eden Park.. Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Stadium.. Dunedin, New Zealand – Dunedin Stadium.. Hamilton, New Zealand – Waikato Stadium.. Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.. Where will the next 5 World Cup be held?It will take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. This will be the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world, and the second World Cup held entirely in Asia after the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan. The tournament will be the last with 32 participating teams.
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