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Orlando Bids to Host 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup

The Greater Orlando Sports Commission has submitted a bid for games in a joint U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica proposal.

Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Soccer

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The Greater Orlando Sports Commission officially submitted its bid to U.S. Soccer on October 14, 2026, to host matches for the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. The proposal features both Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium as primary venues for the potential tournament.

Why it matters

The city aims to leverage its history of hosting major global soccer events to bring the tournament back to Central Florida. Success would see the region join a massive international effort as the event expands to 48 teams.

Camping World Stadium is undergoing a $400 million renovation to meet venue requirements, following Orlando's hosting of six FIFA Club World Cup games in 2025. The tournament is expected to expand to 48 teams by 2031.

The players

Greater Orlando Sports Commission

This organization is responsible for promoting and securing major athletic events to enhance the profile and economic impact of the Orlando area.

FIFA

The Federation Internationale de Football Association is the international governing body for association soccer that oversees the World Cup tournament.

U.S. Soccer

The United States Soccer Federation serves as the national governing body for the sport of soccer in the United States.

The details

The proposal includes detailed documentation regarding local hotels, airport infrastructure, and training sites to demonstrate the city's capacity to host. These assets were formally submitted to U.S. Soccer as part of the unified campaign with Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica.

Timeline

  1. 1994: Orlando hosted FIFA Men's World Cup games.

  2. 2025: Orlando hosted six FIFA Club World Cup games.

  3. October 14, 2026: Greater Orlando Sports Commission submitted bid.

  4. November 23, 2026: FIFA General Assembly will vote on host countries.

  5. 2027: Expected site surveys of potential host cities.

Season Trajectory

This bid follows the operational legacy established by the 1994 FIFA Men's World Cup. The proposal marks a continued effort by the region to position itself as a central hub for major international soccer tournaments.

A successful bid would likely necessitate major logistics adjustments around the proposed venues to accommodate the expected 48-team tournament structure. The city will undergo FIFA site surveys in 2027 to evaluate its ability to handle the increased match volume.

The takeaway

Orlando continues to build its reputation as a major soccer destination by leveraging its existing stadium infrastructure. Residents should anticipate potential development updates as the city prepares for the upcoming site survey phase.

What happens next

The FIFA General Assembly is scheduled to vote on the joint host bid for the 2031 tournament on November 23, 2026.

Further reading

For more information on the local soccer landscape, visit Soccer.

Source note: This article includes information reported by WESH.

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