sports
FA and US Soccer seek more control from Fifa over Women’s World Cups
Federations have concerns over men’s World Cup model
TL;DR
- The FA and US Soccer are lobbying Fifa for more local control over the 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cups.
- Concerns arise from issues with the men's World Cup organization, including ticket prices and financial disputes.
- US Soccer is bidding for 2031, and the FA is leading a joint bid for 2035.
- Fifa's new model for the men's World Cup shifts operational and financial responsibilities to hosts.
- US cities have faced ancillary cost disputes with Fifa, impacting transportation and fan festival commitments.
- The FA and US Soccer advocate for a model that allows greater say in tournament operations, similar to UEFA's LOC system.