Minnesota Eyes 2031 Women's World Cup

Minneapolis is a finalist among 14 cities bidding to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. Minnesota Sports and Events is collaborating with U.S. Soccer to bring the tournament to the area. U.S. Bank Stadium is being considered as the main venue for the matches. This joint bid includes Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica, with FIFA expected to finalize selections in late 2024. The stadium has a proven track record of hosting major events like the Super Bowl and NCAA Final Four. Community enthusiasm is high, with residents expressing excitement about the potential to see top-tier women's soccer locally. However, securing adequate funding remains the most significant challenge for Minnesota to land the hosting rights.