— Published on April 9, 2025

Orlando positions itself for the 2031 World Cup

Football

Absent from the map of host cities for the 2026 World Cup, Orlando does not intend to miss the boat in 2031. FIFA has confirmed that the United States is the sole candidate to organize the Women's World Cup in six years. "Just as we studied the possibility of hosting men's matches in 2026, we have every intention of doing the same in 2031., said Jason Siegel, executive director of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, on WESH 2 channel. We believe that through the tourism development tax that we perceive, we have a certain elasticity and funds that would allow us to host matches women in 2031. »

The Florida metropolis will host meetings of the Club World Cup this summer at Camping World Stadium (65.000 seats) and Inter&Co Stadium (25.000 seats). Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is optimistic: "We think Orlando would be an ideal place to host matchesOur city has earned its status as the country's leading sports destination and football capital of the southHosting FIFA Women's World Cup matches would showcase Orlando's vibrancy, boost our local economy and highlight our support for women's sports. » The local franchise, the Orlando Pride, won the National Women's Soccer League in 2024, and has seen legendary players like the Brazilian Marta and the American Alex Morgan.