Atlanta is included in the only bid submitted for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, but the host has not been selected. The joint proposal from the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica received a score of 4.4 out of 5 in FIFA’s evaluation report, released Wednesday.
The United States Soccer Federation proposed Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta as one of 14 U.S. sites among 20 possible venues. The bid also proposes Atlanta as a central hub, with the Fox Theatre and Woodruff Arts Center suggested as Draw sites. The Georgia World Congress Center and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center are listed as possible event venues.
FIFA officials said the proposed locations appear positioned to meet tournament requirements, citing international connectivity and experience hosting large-scale events. Separately, 26 additional U.S. stadiums were mentioned as suitable venues, but that mention does not identify them as part of the bid.
The FIFA Congress is expected to make the final decision later in November. The evaluation score and the bid’s status as the only proposal do not constitute a host selection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
