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Trump Administration Links 2031 Women's World Cup Hosting to Transgender Athlete Policy
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Trump Administration Links 2031 Women's World Cup Hosting to Transgender Athlete Policy

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States is nearing an agreement to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, according to a White House official.
  • A key condition for hosting is FIFA's policy on the participation of transgender athletes.
  • The U.S. government insists that women's sporting events should feature women, not biological men.

The United States is reportedly close to securing the hosting rights for the 2031 Women's World Cup, a development highlighted by Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Working Group for the 2026 World Cup. Giuliani, son of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and a member of the Trump administration, stated that FIFA has informed President Donald Trump of the U.S.'s selection.

FIFA has informed President Donald Trump that the United States will host the Women's World Cup in 2031.

— Andrew GiulianiStating the reported agreement for the U.S. to host the tournament.

Giuliani expressed confidence that the U.S. hosting the tournament would be "truly exceptional." However, he emphasized that the U.S. government's support is contingent upon FIFA's policies regarding the participation of transgender athletes. The American stance is clear: the Women's World Cup must align with U.S. policy, ensuring that "women, not biological men," compete in the event.

I know they have already told the president that the U.S. will host the World Cup in 2031, and I believe this will be truly exceptional.

— Andrew GiulianiExpressing optimism about the U.S. hosting the event.

This issue is a central point in negotiations between the U.S. government and FIFA. Giuliani indicated that the U.S. requires assurances on this matter before proceeding with government guarantees for the tournament. He believes that if FIFA adopts the U.S. policy, discussions regarding government support will advance rapidly. This position contrasts with the International Olympic Committee's 2026 framework, which restricts transgender women's participation in women's events, and FIFA's current regulations, which place the responsibility for verifying player eligibility on national federations.

It is important that the Women's World Cup does not violate the policies of the United States of America. It is important that women, not biological men, compete in the Women's World Cup.

— Andrew GiulianiArticulating the U.S. government's condition regarding transgender participation.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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