2027 WWC: US, Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid

The United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid for the 2027 Women's World Cup on Monday, just weeks before FIFA is due to vote to award the tournament at a meeting in Bangkok.

In a joint statement from the US and Mexico football federations, the two governing bodies said they would now switch focus towards mounting a successful bid for the 2031 tournament.

The shock decision comes as FIFA officials prepare to hold a vote at the global governing body's Congress in Bangkok on 17 May to decide the 2027 hosts.

The US and Mexico withdrawal leaves two rival bids vying for the tournament – a joint bid from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands and a solo bid from Brazil.