FIFA has unveiled a shortlist of 12 cities being considered to host the 2033 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the possibility of the first-ever tournament spanning multiple continents.
The Shortlisted Cities
Europe (4 cities) 1. **London, England** - Wembley Stadium (90,000) 2. **Paris, France** - Stade de France (81,338) 3. **Berlin, Germany** - Olympiastadion (74,475) 4. **Madrid, Spain** - Santiago Bernabéu (81,044)
South America (3 cities) 5. **São Paulo, Brazil** - Neo Química Arena (49,205) 6. **Buenos Aires, Argentina** - Estadio Monumental (84,567) 7. **Santiago, Chile** - Estadio Nacional (48,665)
Asia (3 cities) 8. **Tokyo, Japan** - National Stadium (68,000) 9. **Seoul, South Korea** - Seoul World Cup Stadium (66,704) 10. **Mumbai, India** - New Mumbai Stadium (80,000 planned)
Africa (2 cities) 11. **Johannesburg, South Africa** - FNB Stadium (94,736) 12. **Cairo, Egypt** - Cairo International (75,000)
Multi-Continent Possibility
FIFA is seriously considering a revolutionary format:
Option A: Single Host - One nation hosts all 64 matches - Traditional model - Lower travel costs
Option B: Regional Clusters - 2-3 nations share hosting duties - Example: Brazil-Argentina-Chile - Reduces infrastructure burden
Option C: Global Tournament - Groups played across continents - Finals in single nation - Maximum global exposure
Selection Criteria
FIFA's evaluation team is assessing:
- **Stadium infrastructure** (40%)
- **Transportation** (25%)
- **Accommodation** (15%)
- **Legacy potential** (20%)
Timeline for Decision
- **March 2026**: Site inspection visits
- **June 2026**: Shortlist reduced to 6-8
- **December 2026**: Final bids submitted
- **March 2027**: Host announcement
FIFA President's Vision
Gianni Infantino stated: "The 2033 Women's World Cup will be transformational. Whether single-host or multi-continent, this tournament will showcase the incredible growth of women's football and inspire the next generation."
Broadcast Rights
Early projections suggest: - 3+ billion cumulative TV viewers - $1 billion in broadcast rights - Record prize money pool
The winning bid is expected to generate $2-3 billion in economic impact for host regions.
Final decision expected Q1 2027.