Chicago Moves Forward with 2031 Women’s World Cup Bid
Chicago is preparing a bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the mayor, sports commission and U.S. Soccer Federation leading the effort. This follows earlier attempts to host FIFA tournaments.
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Chicago officials announced on October 7, 2026 that the city will prepare a bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Sports Commission and the U.S. Soccer Federation are coordinating the effort.
The bid follows previous attempts by the city to secure major FIFA events, marking another push to bring a world‑class soccer tournament to Chicago.
