KINGSTON, Jamaica — A high-level FIFA delegation is scheduled to conduct critical facility inspections across Jamaica this week, marking a pivotal moment in the joint CONCACAF bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup. The four-nation coalition—comprising the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica—is undergoing rigorous evaluation ahead of FIFA’s final decision.
The inspection tour commenced in the United States on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the FIFA team arriving in Jamaica for thorough assessments on Thursday and Friday. The delegation will subsequently visit Costa Rica and Mexico to complete its comprehensive review of all bidding nations. These evaluations are essential for FIFA to compile a detailed report analyzing infrastructure readiness and operational capabilities for the proposed 2031 tournament.
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts expressed strong confidence in the nation’s preparations, noting that an organizing committee led by Operations Manager Omar McFarlane has been coordinating all logistical arrangements. “We have assembled a dedicated team of six federation professionals to ensure the inspection process proceeds seamlessly,” Ricketts stated. “We maintain ongoing communication with all stakeholders and FIFA officials to guarantee this week’s evaluations are successful.”
Ricketts emphasized the transformative potential of hosting the World Cup, describing it as a “monumental achievement” for Jamaica. The event would generate substantial economic benefits across multiple sectors, including tourism, hospitality, and transportation, while providing global exposure for the Caribbean nation. If selected, Jamaica would make history as the first Caribbean country to co-host a senior FIFA World Cup tournament and the smallest nation by population to host the Women’s World Cup.
Additionally, successful bidding would grant Jamaica automatic qualification for the 2031 tournament, bypassing the CONCACAF qualification cycle. The expanded 48-team format—marking the first Women’s World Cup with this structure—would further enhance the tournament’s global reach and competitive scale.
FIFA is expected to announce its hosting decision during the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada, on April 30, 2026.