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‘A quadruple shot of class’ - JOA president Samuda congratulates JFF for joint Women’s World Cup bid
October 22, 2025
Christopher Samuda, president of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), has congratulated the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) for their involvement in a four-nation bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The JFF, along with the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica, formally announced their joint bid to host the 2031 Women's World Cup in a reveal held in New York City on Monday.
Should the bid be approved, it would mark the first time the Women's World Cup would be jointly hosted in the Caribbean region.
Samuda said the announcement of the bid is a major landmark for Jamaica's football and its successes over the years.
"It may not be a haul in strict football terms, but I tell you, for Jamaica, its bid with the USA, Costa Rica, and Mexico to host games of the Women's World Cup is a quadruple shot of class," he said.
"This is the screamer that Jamaica has always wanted to score to complement the admirable successes that our women and the female programme have earned, and our men have achieved.
He continued, "I congratulate our member, the Jamaica Football Federation, and their partners and applaud the Michael Ricketts led federation for a visionary move that undoubtedly will give Jamaica more capital and brand value."
FOR NOW, FOR NEXT
The bid, titled 'For Now, For Next' would see the Women's World Cup returning to the Concacaf region for the first time since 2015, when it was hosted by Canada.
The bid has also been endorsed by Concacaf president and FIFA vice president, Victor Montagliani, saying it is a true testament to confederation's commitment to the growth and development of the women's sport.
"Concacaf fully supports this four-nation bid, which embodies our One Concacaf philosophy," Montagliani said.
"Our Confederation's commitment to women's football has never been stronger, and hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031 will build on this momentum, inspiring future generations of players and fans across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean."
JFF president Michael Ricketts also said he is confident Jamaica can play its part as a co-host and create lasting memories for players and fans alike.
"It is no ordinary feat for a small country like ours to host World Cup matches. This is absolutely tremendous," he said.
"We are very hopeful and optimistic that we can put together an experience that is truly memorable for our players and fans. This is huge for Jamaica and for every person who proudly calls themselves Jamaican."
The official bid will be submitted to FIFA next month, with the governing body expected to announce its decision next year at the FIFA Congress on April 30.
To date, the 'For Now, For Next' bid is the only formally announced bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup.
