By Lennox Aldred (Caribbean Today)– In a move that could bring the world’s biggest women’s sporting event to the island, Jamaica has been officially named a co-host in a landmark four-nation bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The historic joint bid was formally announced Monday in New York City by the football federations of the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica.
The ambitious proposal aims to create a truly continental celebration of football across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
For Jamaica, being part of this bid is a monumental achievement. Michael Ricketts, President of the Jamaica Football Federation, called the opportunity “absolutely tremendous.”
“This will have a huge impact on the psyche of every single Jamaican,” Ricketts stated. “It is no ordinary feat for a small country like ours to host World Cup matches. This is huge for Jamaica and for every person who proudly calls themselves Jamaican.”
The bid, titled “For Now. For Next,” has the full backing of Concacaf, the region’s governing body for football.
“Concacaf fully supports this four-nation bid, which embodies our One Concacaf philosophy,” said Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani. “Hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031 will build on this momentum, inspiring future generations of players and fans.”
If successful, the 2031 tournament would be the largest Women’s World Cup in history, projected to welcome 4.5 million fans across venues in all four nations.
The bid promises world-class facilities and a groundbreaking commitment to reinvest proceeds into the global growth of the women’s game.
This effort builds on a wave of major sporting events coming to the region, including the 2026 Men’s World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
The bid also represents a historic first: while the U.S. would be hosting its third Women’s World Cup, it would be the first time the tournament is staged in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica.
The official bid book will be submitted to FIFA in November, with a final decision expected at the FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, in Vancouver.
