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 U.S. and Mexican soccer federations, the two governing bodies said they would now switch focus toward 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 May 17 to decide the 2027 hosts.
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